EASSIE, FITZPATRICK, Captain, was born
15 October 1864, third son of W Eassie. He joined the Army in 1889, and
served with the Expedition to Manipur, 1891 (Medal with clasp); served in
Burma, 1891-92-93-94; took part in the operations in the Chin Hills
(Despatches, GGO 733 of 1893; two clasps); served during operations in
Chitral, 1895 (Medal with clasp). He became Captain, Army Veterinary
Department, 11 September 1899, and served in the South African War, 1899-1902;
was present during operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange River,
1899-1900; in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900; in Orange River
Colony, May to November 1900; during the operations in the Transvaal, June
1901; again in the Orange River Colony 30 November 1900
to May 1901, and June 1901 to 31 May 1902. He was mentioned in Despatches
[London Gazette, 17 June, 1902]; received the Queen's Medal with three clasps,
and the King's Medal with two clasps. He was created a Companion of the
Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 26 June, 1902]: "Fitzpatrick Eassie, Veterinary Captain, Army Veterinary Department. In recognition of
services during the operations in South Africa". The Insignia, etc, were sent
to GOC, Transvaal and Orange River Colony, and presented at Bloemfontein 4
March 1902. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, Army Veterinary Corps, 4
October 1913, and appointed Inspecting Veterinary Officer in India.
Lieutenant Colonel Eassie served in the European War from 1914, as Assistant
Director of Veterinary Services, Lines of Communication, British Expeditionary
Force, 8 December 1914 to 4 February 1915; Deputy Director of Veterinary
Services, Indian Cavalry Corps, British Expeditionary Force, 5 February to 5
November 1915; Deputy Director of Veterinary Services, Salonika Army, British
Salonika Force, 1 December 1915 to 11 October 1918. He was given the Brevet
of Colonel, and promoted to Colonel, and became Director of Veterinary
Services, British Salonika Force, 12 October 1918, with the temporary rank of
Brigadier General. He was created a CMG in 1916, and a CB in 1919.
