General Sir Alfred Gaselee, was a soldier who served in the British Indian Army.
Occupation
military personnel
Born
June 3, 1844
Died
March 29, 1918
Overview
General Sir Alfred Gaselee, , (3 June 1844 – 29 March 1918) was a soldier who served in the British Indian Army.
Early life
Gaselee was born at Little Yeldham, Essex, the eldest son of the Reverend John Gaselee, rector of Little Yeldham, and his wife, Sarah Anne Mant. He entered Felsted School in 1853 and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, in 1861.
Career
Gaselee was commissioned as an ensign into the 93rd regiment (later the Sutherland Highlanders) on 9 January 1863. He was involved in the campaign on the North-West Frontier of India in that year. He was promoted lieutenant on 11 October 1866, transferred to the Bengal staff corps, and joined the 4th Punjab infantry on 27 September 1867.
