Poole England
British Army general
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General Poole Vallancey England (1788 – 6 November 1884) was Master Gunner, St James's Park, the most senior ceremonial position in the Royal Artillery after the Sovereign.
Poole England | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1788 New Jersey, United States |
| Died | 21 November 1884 (aged 96) Dover, United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Service years | 1805–1884 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | Royal Artillery |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Military General Service Medal |
Military career
England was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1805.[1] He served with the British Army Garrison in Malta from 1824 to 1826[2] and rose through the officer ranks to become a Lieutenant-General in 1866.[3]
He was made Colonel Commandant of the Royal Artillery in 1866.[4] He was promoted to full General in 1873[1] and retired in 1877,[5] and then held the position of Master Gunner, St James's Park from 1880.[6]
England died at his home at 41 Marine Parade in Dover on 21 November 1884.[7]
Family
He married Mary Lutwyche and together they went on to have a son and two daughters.[1]