George Frederick Blackwood | |
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Born | 11 August 1838 Moradabad, Bengal |
Died | 27 July 1880 (aged 41) Maiwand, Afghanistan |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | Bengal Army Indian Army |
Years of service | 1857–1880 |
Rank | Major |
Commands | E Battery RHA |
Battles / wars |
Major George Frederick Blackwood (1838–1880) of the Royal Horse Artillery was a Scottish artillery officer in the service of the East India Company and the Raj. He was killed in action at the Battle of Maiwand, a major British defeat.