Edward Westby Donovan
Lieutenant General Edward Westby Donovan KLH (6 September 1821—1897) was Commander of British Troops in China, Hong Kong and the Straits Settlements.
Edward Donovan | |
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| Born | 6 September 1821 |
| Died | 1897 (aged 76) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Commander of British Troops in China, Hong Kong and the Straits Settlements |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War |
| Awards | Knight of the Légion d'honneur |
Military career
Donovan was commissioned into the 33rd Regiment of Foot in 1840.[1] He fought in the Crimean War and was severely wounded at the Siege of Sevastopol in 1855.[2] For this he was made a Chevalier (Knight) of the Légion d'honneur.[3]
In 1878 he was appointed Commander of British Troops in China, Hong Kong and the Straits Settlements, a post he held until 1882.[4] He retired in 1887 with the honorary rank of full general.[5]
Following, he was made Colonel of the East Yorkshire Regiment (1891—1897).[6]
Family
Edward Westby Donovan belonged to the distinguished Ballymore sept of the O'Donovans of Clanloughlin.[7]
References
- "No. 19812". The London Gazette. 10 January 1840. p. 57.
- "No. 21705". The London Gazette. 15 April 1855. p. 1707.
- Thom, Adam Bissett, The Upper Ten Thousand, for 1877. London: Kelly and Co. p. 167
- "No. 25068". The London Gazette. 3 February 1882. p. 425.
- "No. 25688". The London Gazette. 1 April 1887. p. 1916.
- "No. 26182". The London Gazette. 14 July 1891. p. 3722.
- Burke, Bernard and Ashworth Peter Burke, A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry of Ireland. London: Harrison & Sons. 9th edition, 1899. p. 119–20
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Francis Colborne |
Commander of British Troops in China, Hong Kong and the Straits Settlements 1878–1882 |
Succeeded by John Sargent |
| Preceded by Robert Bruce |
Colonel of The East Yorkshire Regiment 1891–1897 |
Succeeded by William Hardy |