Eyre Massey, 4th Baron Clarina

Eyre Massey, 4th Baron Clarina
Born 29 April 1830
Died 16 December 1897
Allegiance United Kingdom United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Rank General
Commands held 95th Regiment of Foot
Dublin District
Battles/wars Crimean War
Indian Rebellion of 1857
Awards Companion of the Order of the Bath

General Eyre Challoner Henry Massey, 4th Baron Clarina CB (29 April 1830 – 16 December 1897) was a British Army officer who became colonel of the Durham Light Infantry.

Military career

Massey was commissioned as an ensign in the 68th Light Infantry on 8 October 1847.[1] He saw action with the 95th Regiment of Foot during the Crimean War and, having been promoted to major on 17 November 1857, commanded his regiment during operations to quell the Indian Rebellion of 1857.[1] He went on to be General Officer Commanding Dublin District in 1881.[1] He also became colonel of the Durham Light Infantry[1] and served as a Representative peer for Ireland between 1888 and 1897.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Vane, The Hon. W.L. (1914). "Durham Light Infantry: The United Red and White Rose". N. & M. Press. p. 258. ISBN 978-1845741464.
  2. "Eyre Massey, 4th Baron Clarina". Cracrofts Peerage. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
Peerage of Ireland
Preceded by
Eyre Massey
Baron Clarina
1872 1897
Succeeded by
Lionel Edward Massey
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