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 | Saint George, Hanover Square, England | 2 January 1859
Died | 2 February 1912 53) Rondebosch, Cape Province | (aged
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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) |