Henry Sarel
Henry Sarel | |
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 Henry Sarel | |
| Born | 1823 |
| Died | 1887 |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1847–1885 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-General |
| Battles/wars | Indian Mutiny Second Opium War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
Lieutenant-General Henry Andrew Sarel CB (1823–1887) was a British Army officer who became Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey.
Military career
Educated at Rugby School,[1] Sarel became a cornet with the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers in 1847[2] and subsequently transferred to the 17th Lancers.[3] He fought with his Regiment during the Indian Mutiny in 1857[4] and then joined the China Expedition in 1861.[5] He was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey in 1883[6] and lived at Rollesby Hall in Norfolk.[7]
Family
He married Phyllis Molyneux.[8]
References
- ^ Rugby School Register, May 1874 - May 1904
- ^ "No. 20753". The London Gazette. 13 July 1847. p. 2559.
- ^ "No. 22117". The London Gazette. 24 March 1858. p. 1571.
- ^ Second medal displayed in portrait
- ^ Papers read Royal Geographical Society, 11 November 1861
- ^ World Statesmen
- ^ Kelly's Directory for Cambridgeshire, Norfolk & Suffolk, 1883, p.476
- ^ Unit Histories