Thomas Ashburnham
| Thomas Ashburnham | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1816 |
| Died | 2 March 1872 (aged 55-56) |
| 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.
Military career
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 from 1859 until his death.[4]
In retirement he lived in Park Street in London and died in 1872.[5]
Family
In 1860 he married Hon. Adelaide Georgiana Frederica Foley.
References
- ↑ "No. 19253". The London Gazette. 27 March 1835. p. 578.
- ↑ National Archives
- ↑ British and Indian armies on the China coast 1785-1985 by Harfield, A G, Published by A and J Partnership, 1990, Pages 483-484 ISBN 0-9516065-0-6
- ↑ "82nd (The Prince of Wales's Volunteers) Regiment of Foot". regiments.ord. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
- ↑ "No. 23858". The London Gazette. 17 May 1872. p. 2381.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Robert Garrett |
Commander of British Troops in China and Hong Kong 1857–1858 |
Succeeded by Sir Charles van Straubenzee |
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