Michael Saward (British Army officer)

For other people named Michael Saward, see Michael Saward (disambiguation).
Michael Saward
Born 1841
Died 1928
Allegiance United Kingdom United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of service c.1860 - 1903
Rank Major-General

Major-General Michael Henry Saward (1841–1928) was a British Army officer who became Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey.

Military career

Saward became a lieutenant in the Royal Artillery in Bengal in 1862.[1] He remained in Bengal throughout his career and was ultimately appointed Assistant Adjutant General of the Royal Artillery in Bengal, a post he only relinquished in 1894.[2] He was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey in 1899.[3]

He is buried at St John the Evangelist Church at Dormansland in Surrey.[4] He was also a Colonel Commandant of the Royal Artillery.[5]

Family

In 1877 he married Kath Maisey.[6]

References

  1. The London Gazette: no. 22621. p. 2230. 29 April 1862. Retrieved 2011-05-29.
  2. The London Gazette: no. 26595. p. 687. 5 February 1895. Retrieved 2011-05-29.
  3. World Statesmen
  4. Gravestone Photos
  5. The London Gazette: no. 27783. p. 2719. 22 February 1905. Retrieved 2011-05-29.
  6. Roots.web
Government offices
Preceded by
Nathaniel Stevenson
Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey
18991903
Succeeded by
Barrington Campbell