Background
FITZGERALD, Percy Desmond was born on April 18, 1873. Son ot Honourable N. Fitzgerald, County Galway, Ireland, and of Moira, St. Kilda, Australia.
FITZGERALD, Percy Desmond was born on April 18, 1873. Son ot Honourable N. Fitzgerald, County Galway, Ireland, and of Moira, St. Kilda, Australia.
Studied at Oscott Roman Catholic College.
Joined the 11th (P.A.O.) Hussars, 1893. Gazetted Lieutenant 1895. Served South Africa, 1899-1900 (despatches four times, Queen’s medal, four clasps).
Decorated for distinguished service in Ladysmith and Transvaal. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900; 11th Hussars; Brigade Major 1st Cavalry Brigade since 1908; P.S.C.
Club: Cavalry.