British Army Major General. A career Royal British officer, he was commissioned an Ensign in the 72nd Regiment, the Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders in 1854. He served in the Crimean Campaign in 1855, the Maori Wars in 1860 to 1864 and commanded the New South Wales Contingent in the Soudan Expedition of 1885. Promoted Major General, he was the founder whom established the United Service Institution of New South Wales in 1888. He was also elected the first President and Commandant of New South Wales Military Forces Sydney, Australia, serving until 1892.
British Army Major General. A career Royal British officer, he was commissioned an Ensign in the 72nd Regiment, the Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders in 1854. He served in the Crimean Campaign in 1855, the Maori Wars in 1860 to 1864 and commanded the New South Wales Contingent in the Soudan Expedition of 1885. Promoted Major General, he was the founder whom established the United Service Institution of New South Wales in 1888. He was also elected the first President and Commandant of New South Wales Military Forces Sydney, Australia, serving until 1892.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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