Thomas Ashburnham
For the English politician, see Thomas Ashburnham (MP). For the British peer, see Thomas Ashburnham, 6th Earl of 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.[4]
In retirement he lived in Park Street in London.[5]
Family
In 1860 he married Hon. Adelaide Georgiana Frederica Foley.
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 19253. p. 578. 27 March 1835. Retrieved 2010-04-04.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ The Peerage.com
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 23858. p. 2381. 17 May 1872. Retrieved 2010-04-04.
| 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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