Background
LINDSELL, Robert Frederick was born in April 1856. Son of Charles S. Lindsell, Holme, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.
LINDSELL, Robert Frederick was born in April 1856. Son of Charles S. Lindsell, Holme, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.
Harrow. Sandhurst, 1874. 28th Regiment 1875.
Captain Gloucestershire Regiment 1881. Major, 1891; Lieutenant-Colonel 1898. Served in South African War, 1899-1902.
Present at the action of Klip Drift and battle of Paardeberg (severely wounded), occupation of Bloemfontein, and operations in Cape Colony, Orange River Colony, and Transvaal (despatches,Queen’s medal, 3 clasps, King’s medal, 2 clasps, Companion of the Bath). Assistant Adjutant-General, Bloemfontein District, 1902-1905. Late Lieutenant -Colonel commanding 2nd Gloucestershire Regiment.
Decorated for active service. B., 1900; retired.
Spouse 1882, Kathleen,daughter of Richard Eaton, of Mitchelstown, Ireland.
Colonel.