Background
BISDEE, John Hutton was born on September 28, 1869 in Hutton Park, Tasmania. Son of John and Ellen J. Bisdse. Grandson of John Bisdai, formerly of Hutton, Somersetshire, England.
BISDEE, John Hutton was born on September 28, 1869 in Hutton Park, Tasmania. Son of John and Ellen J. Bisdse. Grandson of John Bisdai, formerly of Hutton, Somersetshire, England.
Studied at Hutchin’s School, Hobart, Tasmania.
Lived on the estate of Hutton Park until 1900, then enlisted in ranks of 1st Tasmania Imperial Bushmen in South African War. Received a commission in the 2nd T.I.B, 1901. Returned 1902, and again took up pastoral pursuits.
Received a commission as Lieut, in 12th Australian Light Horse, 1906. Victoria Cross; Pastoralist.
Clubs: Tasmania, Hobart.
Hunting, cricket, tennis, and sundry.
Spouse 1904, Georgiana Theodosia,daughter of late Bishop Hale of Brisbane, Queensland.