Arthur Angelo

Arthur Angelo was the son of a London fencing master. He was sent to school at the Cold Harbour Royal Academy in Gosport, then returned to London to study Military Science at King’s for two years in 1852-54. On leaving King’s, he joined the 74th (Highland) Foot regiment of the British Army as a junior officer. This regiment was actively involved in suppressing the Indian Rebellion of 1857, and Arthur received a medal for his actions during the campaign. He was considered a protégé of Lord Frederick Fitz Clarence and General Yorke. His sale of commission was up in 1861, and he moved to New Zealand.