John Elkington (British Army officer)
John Elkington | |
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 John Elkington | |
| Born | 1830 |
| Died | 21 February 1889 (aged 58–59) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  British Army |
| Years of service | c.1848 - 1889 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
Lieutenant General John Henry Ford Elkington CB (1830 – 21 February 1889) was a British Army officer who became Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey.
Military career
Elkington became a lieutenant with the 6th Regiment of Foot in 1849.[1] He served with his Regiment during the 7th and 8th Xhosa Wars.[2] He was appointed Assistant Quartermaster-General to the Ottoman Contingent during the Crimean War and then became Aide-de-Camp to Sir John Michel during the Indian Mutiny.[2] He continued to serve as Aide-de-Camp to Michel during the Second Opium War.[2] In 1880 he became Deputy Adjutant-General for the Auxiliary Forces at Army Headquarters.[3]
He was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey in 1885 and died in office in 1889.[4] He was also Honorary Colonel of the Fortress and Railway Forces.[5]
References
- ^ "No. 20962". The London Gazette. 30 March 1849. p. 1038.
- ^ a b c Hart's Army List 1880
- ^ "No. 24838". The London Gazette. 27 April 1880. p. 2727.
- ^ World Statesmen
- ^ "No. 25812". The London Gazette. 1 May 1888. p. 2471.