James Craufurd (British Army officer)
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General James Robertson Craufurd (1804–1888) was a senior British Army officer.
James Craufurd | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1804 |
| Died | 1888 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Brigade of Guards |
| Battles / wars | Crimean War |
Military career
Crauford was commissioned into the Grenadier Guards.[1] He was commander of the Brigade of Guards during the Crimean War.[2] He then became Major General commanding the Brigade of Guards in 1861.[3] He was promoted to lieutenant general in 1863[4]
In 1864, he became colonel of the 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot.[5] Then, transferring to the 91st (Argyllshire Highlanders) Regiment of Foot in 1870.[6]
His final promotion was to general in 1871;[7] he retired in 1877.[8]
Family
Craufurd lived at Princes Gardens in London.[2]
He married Elizabeth Georgiana Harriett Harcourt (nee Cavendish), the widow of Charles Harcourt and former sister-in-law of Georges, marquis d'Harcourt.[9]
References
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