John+Anthony+Spreckley

Spreckley, John Anthony, Lieutenant Colonel, Rhodesian Regiment Born 1865 Killed in action at Fort Tului, Klip Drift 20th August 1900

Citation published in The London Gazette on 9th March 1897 Matabeleland Relief Force “Colonel Spreckley, B.F.F. late B.P.P. (Mining Company Manager), commanded early patrols. Did good service in the conduct of the successful engagement on the Umgusa, 6th June. Commanded successfully an important patrol to Shiloh and Inyati”

Awarded the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George on 5th May 1897



1871 Census Scholar, aged 6 Son of George Spreckley, auctioneer and valuer and Emma G Spreckley of 36 Westgate, Grantham

1881 Census Scholar, aged 16 Son of George Spreckley and auctioneer and valuer and Emma G Spreckley of 48 Friar Gate, Derby








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