William Sankey
| William Sankey | |
|---|---|
| Died |
16 November 1892 Biarritz, France |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held |
Sialkot District Presidency District |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
General William Sankey CB (died 16 November 1892) was a British Army officer who served as colonel of the King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster).
Military career
Sankey was commissioned as an ensign in the British Army in 1844.[1] He saw action as Deputy Assistant Quartermaster General an then as Assistant Quartermaster General at the Battle of Alma in September 1854, the Battle of Balaclava in October 1854 and the Siege of Sevastopol in Winter 1854 during the Crimean War.[1] He became General Officer Commanding the Sialkot District in India in May 1873 and General Officer Commanding the Presidency District in January 1874.[2] He also served as colonel of the King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster).[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "General William Sankey". King's Own Royal Regiment Museum Lancaster. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
- ↑ "Army Commands" (PDF). Retrieved 1 January 2016.
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