| Fisher | J L | | Captain | He was born 1 May 1877, son of Walter Fisher, of Amington Hall, Tamworth. He was educated at Harrow (The Park), and joined the 1st Battalion The Royal Fusiliers, as Second Lieutenant, 1 December 1897; became Lieutenant 16 November 1898 and Captain 13 July 1901. Captain Fisher was Adjutant, Royal Fusiliers, 2 July 1902 to 7 April 1905, and served in the Tibet Expedition, 1904, being present at the action at Niami; operations at and around Gyantse and the march to Lhassa (Medal with clasp); mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 13 December 1904], and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 16 December 1904]: "Julian Lawrence Fisher, Captain, Royal Fusiliers. In recognition of services with the Tibet Mission Escort". Captain Fisher was Adjutant, Mounted Infantry, in South Africa, 1 December 1907 to 30 November 1910. He was Adjutant, Special Reserve, 20 May 1912 to 1915. He served in the European War, 1914-15, taking part in operations in the Dardanelles. He was mentioned in Sir Ian Hamilton's Despatch, dated War Office, 5 August 1915, for services in the Dardanelles; was promoted to Major 11 March 1915, and Temporary Lieutenant Colonel, Royal Fusiliers, 16 July to 6 August 1915. He was wounded; given the Brevet of Lieutenant Colonel 3 June 1917, and was created a CMG in 1919. He married, in 1913, Dora, youngest daughter of Sir W Richmond-Brown, Baronet, and they had two sons: Walter Julian; Gerald; and a daughter, Eileen.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) |
