Russell Upcher
Russell Upcher | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 February 1844 |
| Died | 1937 (aged 92-93) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1902 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands held | 1st Bn 24th Regiment of Foot 5th and 68th Regimental Districts |
| Battles/wars | 9th Xhosa War Anglo-Zulu War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order |
Major-General Russell Upcher CB, DSO (3 February 1844 – 1937) was a British Army officer who served as colonel of the Durham Light Infantry.
Military career[edit]
Educated at Harrow School, Upcher was commissioned as an ensign in the 67th Regiment of Foot on 21 November 1862.[1] He commanded the British troops at the Battle of Quintana in February 1878 during the 9th Xhosa War and commanded the 1st Battalion of the 24th Regiment of Foot in the aftermath of the Battle of Isandlwana in January 1879 during the Anglo-Zulu War.[1] He also served in the Third Anglo-Burmese War in 1885 before becoming General Officer Commanding the 5th and 68th Regimental Districts and then retiring on 3 September 1902.[2][1] He was also colonel of the Durham Light Infantry.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "The Victoria Cross and Distinguished Service Order". p. 26. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ^ "No. 27470". The London Gazette. 2 September 1902. p. 5685.
- ^ "No. 28182". The London Gazette. 2 October 1908. p. 7114.
Categories:
- British Army major generals
- 1844 births
- 1937 deaths
- People educated at Harrow School
- Companions of the Order of the Bath
- Companions of the Distinguished Service Order
- British Army personnel of the Anglo-Zulu War
- 67th Regiment of Foot officers
- British military personnel of the Third Anglo-Burmese War
- 20th-century British Army personnel