Lieutenant Alfred Spencer Heathcote

1st Battalion The 60th Rifles

Born: 29 March 1832 at Winchester.

Died: 21 February 1912, Bowral, NSW, Australia.

Buried: St James' Anglican Churchyard, (Bowral Cemetery), Sydney, NSW.
Grave to left of Entrance.
Headstone.

Commissioned: 16 May 1856.

Service: 23 years.

CITATION

For highly gallant and daring conduct at Delhi throughout the siege, from June to September 1857, during which he was wounded. He volunteered for services of extreme danger, especially during the six days of severe fighting in the streets after the assault. Elected by the officers of his Regiment.

Gazetted: 20 January 1860.
Investiture: 11 January 1861 by Lt Gen James Hope in China.
Other Medals: Indian Mutiny with clasp Delhi, China. 1860 with clasps, Taku Forts and Pekin.
Location of Medals: Museum - Victoria Barracks, Sydney, Australia.