Percy Desmond FitzGerald | |
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| Born | 18 April 1873 St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia |
| Died | 17 August 1933 (aged 60) Marylebone, London, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1893–1920 |
| Rank | Brigadier-General |
| Unit | Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) 11th (Prince Albert's Own) Hussars |
| Commands | 5th Mounted Brigade |
| Battles/wars | Second Boer War First World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches (5) Officer of the Legion of Honour (France) |
| Relations | Nicholas FitzGerald (father) |
Brigadier-General Percy Desmond FitzGerald, DSO (18 April 1873 – 17 August 1933) was a cavalry officer in the British Army and a sportsman, playing polo and cricket at competition levels.
Born in Australia, he moved to Great Britain and joined the army, initially serving in the Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment), and then the 11th (Prince Albert's Own) Hussars. The highlight of his military career was as commander of the 5th Mounted Brigade during the Sinai and Palestine campaign.