| Sir Daniel Lysons | |
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Gen. Sir Daniel Lysons |
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| Born | 1 August 1816 |
| Died | 29 January 1898 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | 2nd Brigade of the Light Division Aldershot Division Northern District |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
General Sir Daniel Lysons GCB (1 August 1816 –29 January 1898) was a British Army general who achieved high office in the 1870s.
Educated at Shrewsbury School, Alison was commissioned into the 1st Regiment of Foot in 1834.[1] He was shipwrecked on The Premier in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence in 1840 and famously sought help to rescue many of his comrades.[2] He transferred to the 23rd (Welsh) Fusiliers in 1844.[1]
He fought at the Battle of Alma in September 1854 and took command of the 2nd Brigade of the Light Division in October 1855 during the Crimean War.[1]
In 1869 he became General Officer Commanding for Aldershot District and in 1872 he became GOC for Northern District.[1] In 1876 he was made Quartermaster-General to the Forces.[1] Then from 1880 to 1883 he commanded the Aldershot Division.[1] He retired in 1883.[1]
He was appointed Constable of the Tower in 1890.[1]
In 1856 he married Harriet Sophia Bridges and together they went on to have four daughters.[1] In 1865 he married Anna Sophia Biscoe Tritton.[1]
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Charles Ellice |
Quartermaster-General to the Forces 1876–1880 |
Succeeded by Sir Garnet Wolseley |
| Preceded by Sir Thomas Steele |
GOC-in-C Aldershot Command 1880 – 1883 |
Succeeded by Sir Archibald Alison |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by Lord Napier |
Constable of the Tower of London 1890 – 1898 |
Succeeded by Sir Frederick Stephenson |