Michael Saward (British Army officer)
Michael Saward | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1841 |
| Died | 1928 |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  British Army |
| Years of service | c.1860 - 1903 |
| Rank | Major-General |
Major-General Michael Henry Saward (1841–1928) was a British Army officer who became Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey.
Military career
Saward became a lieutenant in the Royal Artillery in Bengal in 1862.[1] He remained in Bengal throughout his career and was ultimately appointed Assistant Adjutant General of the Royal Artillery in Bengal, a post he only relinquished in 1894.[2] He was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey in 1899.[3]
He is buried at St John the Evangelist Church at Dormansland in Surrey.[4] He was also a Colonel Commandant of the Royal Artillery.[5]
Family
In 1877 he married Kath Maisey.[6]
References
- ^ "No. 22621". The London Gazette. 29 April 1862.
- ^ "No. 26595". The London Gazette. 5 February 1895.
- ^ World Statesmen
- ^ Gravestone Photos
- ^ "No. 27783". The London Gazette. 22 February 1905.
- ^ Roots.web