Harry Scobell
British military leader / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Major-General Sir Henry Jenner Scobell, KCVO, CB (2 January 1859 – 1 February 1912) was a British military leader who served as the last officer in command of Cape Colony before the formation of the Union of South Africa.[1]
Sir Harry Scobell | |
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| Nickname(s) | Harry |
| Born | 2 January 1859 Saint George, Hanover Square, England |
| Died | 2 February 1912 (aged 53) Rondebosch, Cape Province |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1879–1912 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Unit | Scots Greys |
| Commands held | OC 5th Royal Irish Lancers 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) GOC, Cape of Good Hope District |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Groenkloof |
| Awards | KCVO, CB, Queen's Medal (six clasps), King's Medal (two clasps) |
| Relations | Harriet Mildred Willes-Johnston (wife) |