Frederick Taylor Hobson
Major-General Frederick Taylor Hobson (29 March 1840 – 1909) was a British Army officer who served as colonel of the Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment).
Frederick Taylor Hobson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 March 1840 |
| Died | 1909 |
| Allegiance |  |
| Service/ |  |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands held | Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) |
| Battles/wars | Second Opium War |
Military career
Hobson was commissioned as an ensign in the 3rd Regiment of Foot on 30 October 1857.[1] He fought at the Battle of Taku Forts in August 1860 during the Second Opium War[2] and went on to become commanding officer of the Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) in 1886.[3] He later served as colonel of the Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment).[4]
References
- "No. 22056". The London Gazette. 30 October 1857. p. 3597.
- "New Army List". 1896. p. 33. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
- "The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) Commanding Officers". The British Empire. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
- "No. 28248". The London Gazette. 7 May 1909. p. 3470.
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