Cecil East
British Army general (1837–1908)
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General Sir Cecil James East KCB (10 July 1837 – 14 March 1908) was a British Army officer who became Governor and Commandant of the Royal Military College Sandhurst.
Sir Cecil East | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 July 1837 |
| Died | 14 March 1908 (aged 70) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Service years | 1854–1903 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Royal Military College, Sandhurst |
| Conflicts | Crimean War Indian Mutiny Anglo-Zulu War Third Anglo-Burmese War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Military career
East was commissioned as an ensign in the 82nd Regiment of Foot in 1854 and fought in the Crimean War.[1] He also served in the Indian Mutiny and was wounded at Cawnpore.[1] He transferred to the 41st Regiment of Foot and served as Assistant Quartermaster-General on the Lushai expedition in 1871 before being appointed Deputy Adjutant and Quartermaster-General during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and then becoming Commander of the 1st Division during the Third Anglo-Burmese War in 1885.[1] He went on to command several districts in India and became Governor and Commandant of the Royal Military College Sandhurst from 1893 to 1898.[1] He was promoted to general on 27 August 1902.[2]
In retirement he lived in Fairhaven near Winchester.[1] He is buried at Kings Worthy in Hampshire.[1] He is author of a book entitled The Armed Strength of France.[3]