George Frederick Gildea | |
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Born | County Mayo, Ireland | November 10, 1831
Died | April 24, 1898 Tullichewan Castle, Scotland | (aged 66)
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Years of service | 1852 โ 1890s |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | 69th (South Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot |
Battles/wars | First Boer War |
Spouse(s) |
Fanny Power Florinda Gascoyne
(m. 1863–1872)Eliza Campbell (m. 1874–1898) |
George Frederick Gildea (November 10, 1831 โ April 24, 1898) was a British Lieutenant Colonel of Irish origin who was notable for commanding the 69th Foot during the First Boer War.