Henry Roxby Benson

Henry Roxby Benson (1818–1892) was a 19th century British General. Born into a distinguished Welsh family[1] he was gazetted into the 17th Lancers[2] in 1840 and rose steadily[3] until he commanded the regiment in the field during the Crimean War.[4] Subsequent service in India (where he commanded the 2nd Cavalry at Malwa[5]) lead to further promotions, notably Colonel of the 7th Hussars.[6] Appointed CB in 1861[7] he continued to rise until his final promotion to the rank of General twenty years later. His son Henry Wightman Benson was also a distinguished officer.[8]

Notes

  1. ^ Family progency
  2. ^ “The 17th/21st Lancers” ffrench Blake,R.l.V: London, Hamish Hamilton, 1968 ISBN 0107599161
  3. ^ "Hart's Annual Army List, Militia List, and Imperial Yeomanry List"- Henry Roxby Benson," Cornet, P31 Jan. 40; Lt. P15 April 42; Capt. P 27 June 45 ; Maj. 23 Oct
  4. ^ The Times, Saturday, Oct 25, 1856; pg. 6; Issue 22508; col A From The London Gazette of Friday, Oct. 24. Windsor Castle, Oct. 20. Category: Official Appointments and Notices
  5. ^ The Times, Saturday, Jan 30, 1892; pg. 7; Issue 33548; col B Obituary
  6. ^ Hussars Colonels
  7. ^ Bulletins and Other State Intelligence 1861
  8. ^ Details of son's career
Military offices
Preceded by
Charles Hagart		 Colonel of the 7th (The Queen's Own) Hussars
1879–1884		 Succeeded by
William Thomas Dickson
Preceded by
John Charles Hope Gibsone		 Colonel of the 17th (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Lancers
1884–1892		 Succeeded by
Sir Drury Drury-Lowe