Background
WOOL FRYES, John Andrews was born in 1823. Son of late John Woolfryes of Salisbury.
WOOL FRYES, John Andrews was born in 1823. Son of late John Woolfryes of Salisbury.
Studied at private school. Doctor of Medicine.
Served in 1st Ashanti War during 2nd phase as Principal Medical Officer. Also as Principal Medical Officer at the Cape during the Galeka and Gaika Rebellions, 1877-1878. Again at Natal as Principal Medical Officer throughout the Zulu War and Seccocoeni Campaign, 1879.
Decorated Companion of the Bath for Cape War. Companion of St. Michael and St. George for Zulu War. Honourable Physician to the Queen, 1899. K.H.P.
Club: Army and Navy.
Spouse 1886, Ada Sophia,daughter of A. P. MacEwen.