Granville Chetwynd-Stapylton
| Granville Chetwynd-Stapylton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1823 |
| Died | 28 April 1915 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Battles/wars | First Anglo-Afghan War |
Lieutenant General Granville George Chetwynd-Stapylton (1823 – 28 April 1915) was a British Army officer who became colonel of the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry.
Military career
Educated at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Chetwynd-Stapylton was commissioned as an ensign in the 13th Light Infantry in June 1839.[1] He fought in the First Anglo-Afghan War and was promoted to lieutenant in 1842, to captain in 1848 and to major in 1857.[1] He became Commander of Brigade Depot No. 69 at Clonmell.[1] He served as colonel of the Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)[2] and then colonel of the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 "Lieutenant General Granville George Chetwynd-Stapylton 1896 - 1902". Queen's Royal Surreys. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26785. p. 5609. 13 October 1896.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27435. p. 3324. 20 May 1902.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Edward Smyth |
Colonel of the Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) 1896–1902 |
Succeeded by Sir Thomas Kelly-Kenny |
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