Arthur James Herbert
Sir Arthur Herbert | |
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| Born | 1820 |
| Died | 1897 |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1839–1887 |
| Rank | General |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
General Sir James Arthur Herbert KCB (1820–1897) was Quartermaster-General to the Forces.
Military career
Born Arthur James Jones, Herbert was commissioned into the 23rd Regiment of Foot in 1839.[1] Along with other members of his family he changed his surname to Herbert in 1848.[2]
He rose through the officer ranks becoming a Major in 1854.[3] He served in the Crimean War and made sketches of the action.[4]
In 1856 he was appointed Deputy Quartermaster-General in the Ionian Islands[5] before becoming Assistant Adjutant-General at Headquarters.[6]
He was appointed Quartermaster-General to the Forces in 1882[7] and retired in 1887.[8]
References
- ^ "No. 19722". The London Gazette. 5 April 1839.
- ^ "No. 20902". The London Gazette. 3 October 1848.
- ^ "No. 21613". The London Gazette. 20 October 1854.
- ^ Gwent Record Office - Arthur Herbert Sketchbook
- ^ "No. 21928". The London Gazette. 3 October 1856.
- ^ "No. 23947". The London Gazette. 11 February 1873.
- ^ "No. 25084". The London Gazette. 14 March 1882.
- ^ "No. 25710". The London Gazette. 17 March 1887.
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