John Garvock
British Army general
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General Sir John Garvock (15 March 1817 – 10 November 1878) was a British Army General who achieved high office in the 1860s.
United Kingdom
British ArmySir John Garvock | |
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| Born | 15 March 1817[1] Kennington, Surrey[2] |
| Died | 10 November 1878 (aged 61) South Kensington, London |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | 2nd Infantry Brigade at Shorncliffe 1st Infantry Brigade at Dover Northern District Southern District |
| Conflicts | Ambela Campaign |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
Garvock, the only son of Maj. John Garvock of the Royal Horse Guards and his wife, Margaret, was born in Kennington, Surrey, in 1817.[3]
Military career
Garvock was commissioned into the 10th Regiment of Foot in 1835.[4] By 1839 he was serving as an Adjutant in the 10th Regiment of Foot.[5] He went on to command 2nd Infantry Brigade at Shorncliffe in October 1860 and 1st Infantry Brigade at Dover in July 1861.[6]
In 1863 he took command of the Eusufzye Field Force, a formation which conducted a foray against Hindustani tribesmen in Umbela (now Ambela) in the North West Frontier during what is now known as the Ambela Campaign.[7] He was appointed General Officer Commanding Northern District in England in October 1866 and General Officer Commanding Southern District in July 1877.[6]
He was subsequently Colonel of the 89th Foot[8] and then the 10th Foot.[9]