Background
FREETH, George Henry Basil was born on December 31, 1872. Son of Colonel W. Freeth, Member of the Royal Victorian Order, late Resident Advisor
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George Henry Basil FREETH
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Studied at Merchant Taylors’ School, London. King William’s College Isle of Manitoba (Canada) Royal Military College Sandhurst, 1891.
Career
Joined Lancashire Fusiliers, 1892. Captain, 1899; served in India, Egypt (Nile Expedition, 1898) occupation of Crete, and South Africa, 1899- 1902. Decorated: Khedive’s medal and clasp.
Omdurman, Soudan medal, 1898.
South African medal (3 clasps). King’s South African medal (2 clasps). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900.
Lancashire. Fusiliers.
Connections
Spouse 1903, Ruth Elaine,daughter of James West. Scott of Westlands, Queenstown.
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Nationality
British
Awards
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Decorated: Khedive’s medal and clasp. Served in India, Egypt (Nile Expedition, 1898) occupation of Crete, and South Africa, 1899- 1902. Decorated: Khedive’s medal and clasp.tempSpaceSouth African medal (3 clasps).Decorated: Khedive’s medal and clasp. Served in India, Egypt (Nile Expedition, 1898) occupation of Crete, and South Africa, 1899- 1902. Decorated: Khedive’s medal and clasp.tempSpaceSouth African medal (3 clasps).