| Stead | Alfred James | | Major | STEAD, ALFRED JAMES, Major, served on the Indian Frontier, 1864-66 (Medal); in Afghanistan, 1878-80 (Medal); in Burma, 1885-87. In the Burmese War he commanded a detachment at Pagan; was mentioned in Despatches (22 June 1886, and 2 September 1887); received a clasp, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 25 November 1887]: "Alfred James Stead, Major, Bengal Infantry. For operations in Burma". In 1891 he served in the Hazara Campaign. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel 4 October 1887, and retired. He died on the 20th of March 1909. Lieutenant-Colonel Alfred James Stead, DSO, commanded a detachment at Pagan during the Burmese War and was twice Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazettes 22 Jun 1886 and 2 Sep 1987 refer), in addition to being awarded the DSO. Already a veteran of the Bhootanese operations, where the 11th Native Infantry saw action with the Buxa Column, Stead had also witnessed active service in the Second Afghan War when he commanded the Left Wing of the 11th at Thai in the Summer of 1879, in addition to participating in the repulse of the enemy's attack on Ali Khel. Advanced to Major in October 1881 and to Lieutenant-Colonel in October 1887, he was latterly present in the Hazara operations of 1891. The Colonel died in March 1909.
DSO, gold and enamel, IGS 1854 (3) Bhootan, Burma 1885-7, Hazara 1891 [Last two clasps loose on riband] (Lieut, 11th NI), Afghan (0) (Cap, 11th Ben. NI). Spink 10 Dec 01.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Bengal Infantry |
