Alexander Cosby Jackson

Major general
Alexander Cosby Jackson
11th General Officer Commanding, Ceylon
In office
1812  ?
Preceded by Robert Brownrigg
Succeeded by Edward Barnes
Personal details
Born 1773
Died 1827
Children Charles Robert Mitchell Jackson
Military service
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Rank Major general
Unit 66th (Berkshire) Regiment of Foot
Commands General Officer Commanding, Ceylon

Major general Alexander Cosby Jackson (1773–1827) was the 11th General Officer Commanding, Ceylon. He was appointed in 1812. He was succeeded by Edward Barnes.

References

    Military offices
    Preceded by
    Robert Brownrigg
    General Officer Commanding, Ceylon
    1812–?
    Succeeded by
    Edward Barnes


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