Background
PAGET, Harold was born on September 9, 1849. Son of Leopold G., son of Honourable Berkeley Paget, and Georgina, daughter of Reverend J. F. Moore Halsey of Gaddesden Park, Hertfordshire.
PAGET, Harold was born on September 9, 1849. Son of Leopold G., son of Honourable Berkeley Paget, and Georgina, daughter of Reverend J. F. Moore Halsey of Gaddesden Park, Hertfordshire.
Wellington.
Joined 7th Hussars, 1869. Aide-de-camp to G.O.C. Eastern District, 1873-1877. Extra Aide-de-camp to Viceroy of Ireland, 1879-1881.
Adjutant Light Camel Regiment in Soudan expedition, 1884-1885, wounded (despatches, medal with clasp, and Khedive’s star, Brevet of Major). Passed out of Staff College, 1886. Brigade-Major, Cavalry, Aldershot, 1888-1891.
Military secretary to provincial Commander-in-Chief, Bombay, 1893. Served in Matabeleland campaign, 1896 (despatches, medal, Companion of the Bath). Commanding 7th Hussars, 1895-1899.
Served South Africa (Paget’s Horse), 1900-1901 (despatches, medal, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900; retired.
Clubs: Army and Navy, Cavalry.