Freeman Murray
| Freeman Murray | |
|---|---|
 Freeman Murray | |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held |
Chatham District Eastern District |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
General Freeman Murray CB was a British Army officer who became General Officer Commanding Eastern District.
Military career
Murray was commissioned as an ensign in the 64th Regiment of Foot on 5 March 1825.[1] He served as Governor of Bermuda from 1854 to 1859 and again from 1860 to 1861.[2] He went on to be General Officer Commanding, Chatham District in January 1867 and General Officer Commanding Eastern District in April 1870.[3] Murray was also Colonel of the King's Royal Rifle Corps.[4]
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 18114. p. 370. 24 February 1825. Retrieved 23 November 2015.
- ↑ "Governors of Bermuda". Government of Bermuda. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- ↑ "Army Commands" (PDF). Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- ↑ "King's Royal Rifle Corps". British Empire. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Richard Farren |
GOC Eastern District 1870–1872 |
Succeeded by Alexander Hamilton-Gordon |
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