Russell Upcher

Major-General Russell Upcher CB, DSO (3 February 1844 – 1937) was a British Army officer who served as colonel of the Durham Light Infantry.

Russell Upcher
Born	3 February 1844
Died	1937 (aged 92-93)
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service / branch	British Army
Years of service	1862–1902
Rank	Major-General
Commands	1st Bn 24th Regiment of Foot 5th and 68th Regimental Districts
Battles / wars	9th Xhosa War Anglo-Zulu War
Awards	Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order

Military career

Educated at Harrow School, Upcher was commissioned as an ensign in the 67th Regiment of Foot on 21 November 1862.^[1] He commanded the British troops at the Battle of Quintana in February 1878 during the 9th Xhosa War and commanded the 1st Battalion of the 24th Regiment of Foot in the aftermath of the Battle of Isandlwana in January 1879 during the Anglo-Zulu War.^[1] He also served in the Third Anglo-Burmese War in 1885 before becoming General Officer Commanding the 5th and 68th Regimental Districts and then retiring on 3 September 1902.^[2][1] He was also colonel of the Durham Light Infantry.^[3]

References

1. "The Victoria Cross and Distinguished Service Order". p. 26. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
2. "No. 27470". The London Gazette. 2 September 1902. p. 5685.
3. "No. 28182". The London Gazette. 2 October 1908. p. 7114.

Honorary titles
Preceded by Sir Reginald Gipps	Colonel of the Durham Light Infantry 1908–1923	Succeeded by Sir Frederick Robb