Background
FOWLER, John Sharman 2nd son of R. Fowler, of Raliinstown, Company Meath, Justice of the Peace, D.L.
FOWLER, John Sharman 2nd son of R. Fowler, of Raliinstown, Company Meath, Justice of the Peace, D.L.
Studied at Cheltenham College. Commission in R.E., 1886.
Served Izazai Expedition, 1892. Chitral, 1895 (despatches, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, medal with clasp). NorthWest Frontier of India, 1897-1898.
And Tirah Expeditionary Force (despatches, two clasps).
Director of Telegraphs, Orange River Colony, 1900-1902. Special duty South Africa Field Force, 1899-1902 (despatches, brevet Major, Queen's medal, three clasps, King’s medal, two clasps).
Decorated for Chitral. R.E., Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1895.
Doctorate.A.A. and Quartermaster-General 2nd Division Aldershot Army Corps.
Club: Army and Navy.
Spouse 1904, Mary Henrietta Olivia,daughter of late Jolm M. Brooke.