Michael Saward (British Army officer)
For other people named Michael Saward, see Michael Saward (disambiguation).
| Michael Saward | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1841 |
| Died | 1928 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Years of service | c.1860 - 1903 |
| Rank | Major-General |
Major-General Michael Henry Saward (1841–1928) was a British Army officer who became Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey.
Military career
Saward became a lieutenant in the Royal Artillery in Bengal in 1862.[1] He remained in Bengal throughout his career and was ultimately appointed Assistant Adjutant General of the Royal Artillery in Bengal, a post he only relinquished in 1894.[2] He was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey in 1899.[3]
He is buried at St John the Evangelist Church at Dormansland in Surrey.[4] He was also a Colonel Commandant of the Royal Artillery.[5]
Family
In 1877 he married Kath Maisey.[6]
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 22621. p. 2230. 29 April 1862. Retrieved 2011-05-29.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26595. p. 687. 5 February 1895. Retrieved 2011-05-29.
- ↑ World Statesmen
- ↑ Gravestone Photos
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27783. p. 2719. 22 February 1905. Retrieved 2011-05-29.
- ↑ Roots.web
| Government offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Nathaniel Stevenson |
Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey 1899–1903 |
Succeeded by Barrington Campbell |
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