Richard Thomas Farren
| Sir Richard Farren | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1817 |
| Died | 1909 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held |
Eastern District Troops in the West Indies |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
General Sir Richard Thomas Farren GCB (1817–1909) was a British Army officer who became General Officer Commanding Eastern District.
Military career
Farren was commissioned as an ensign in 1834.[1] He commanded the 47th (Lancashire) Regiment of Foot the Crimean War[2] for which he was awarded the Turkish Order of the Medjidie, 4th Class.[3] He went on to be General Officer Commanding Eastern District in October 1869 and General Officer Commanding the Troops in the West Indies in June 1875.[4]
He was also colonel of the Royal Sussex Regiment.[3]
References
- ↑ "Report on R T Farren, Royal Military College, 1834". National Army Museum. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- ↑ Nolan, Edward Henry. "The history of the war against Russia". Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- 1 2 "The County Families of the United Kingdom Edition 59". p. 457. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- ↑ "Army Commands" (PDF). Retrieved 21 November 2015.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thomas Tidy |
GOC Eastern District 1869–1870 |
Succeeded by Freeman Murray |
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