Henry Buchanan (British Army officer)
Lieutenant-General Henry James Buchanan CB (1830 – 7 October 1903) was a British Army officer who became General Officer Commanding Eastern District.
Henry James Buchanan | |
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| Born | 1830 |
| Died | 7 October 1903 |
| Allegiance |  |
| Service/ |  |
| Rank | Lieutenant-General |
| Commands held | Eastern District. |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
Military career
Buchanan was commissioned as an ensign in the 47th Regiment of Foot on 14 June 1850.[1] He fought at the Battle of Alma in September 1854 and the Battle of Inkerman in November 1854 as well as the Siege of Sevastopol during the Crimean War.[2] He also served with the Jowaki expedition of 1877–8. [2] He went on to be Commander of the 3rd Brigade at Aldershot in January 1887 and General Officer Commanding Eastern District in January 1889.[3]
He was also Colonel of the Norfolk Regiment from 1898 to his death.[2]
References
- "No. 21104". The London Gazette. 14 June 1850. p. 1665.
- "Personal Notes". Otago Witness. 16 December 1903. p. 68. Retrieved 23 November 2015.
- "Army Commands" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 23 November 2015.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Sir Evelyn Wood |
GOC Eastern District 1889–1892 |
Succeeded by John Glyn |
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