George Frederick Gildea

George Frederick Gildea
Born(1831-11-10)November 10, 1831
County Mayo, Ireland
DiedApril 24, 1898(1898-04-24) (aged 66)
Tullichewan Castle, Scotland
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
Years of service1852 – 1890s
RankLieutenant Colonel
Unit69th (South Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot
Battles/warsFirst Boer War
Spouse(s)
Fanny Power Florinda Gascoyne
(m. 1863⁠–⁠1872)

Eliza Campbell
(m. 1874⁠–⁠1898)

George Frederick Gildea (November 10, 1831 – April 24, 1898) was a British Lieutenant Colonel of Irish origin who was notable for commanding the 69th Foot during the First Boer War.


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