Thomas Ashburnham | |
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Born | 1816 |
Died | 2 March 1872 (aged 55 or 56) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/branch | British Army |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Commander of British Troops in China and Hong Kong |
Battles/wars | First Anglo-Sikh War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
General Hon. Thomas Ashburnham CB (1816 - 2 March 1872) was Commander of British Troops in China and Hong Kong.
Born the son of the 3rd Earl of Ashburnham, Thomas Ashburnham became a Coldstream Guards officer.[1] He went on to serve in India during the First Anglo-Sikh War between 1845 and 1846.[2]
He was appointed Commander of British Troops in China and Hong Kong in 1857.[3]
He was also Colonel of the 82nd Regiment of Foot.[4]
In retirement he lived in Park Street in London.[5]
In 1860 he married Hon. Adelaide Georgiana Frederica Foley.
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Preceded by Sir Robert Garrett |
Commander of British Troops in China and Hong Kong 1857–1858 |
Succeeded by Sir Charles van Straubenzee |