George Roos-Keppel

George Olaf Roos-Keppel
Born7 September 1866
Died11 December 1921
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branchBritish Army
Years of service1886–1920
RankLieutenant Colonel
Battles / warsThird Anglo-Afghan War
AwardsKnight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (1917)
Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India(1915)

Sir George Olaf Roos-Keppel, GCIE, KCSI (7 September 1866 – 11 December 1921) was a British military officer who served in the capacities of Political Agent to the Governor-General in Kurram and Khyber, and later as Chief Commissioner, North West Frontier Province from 1908 till 1919. He is also known for his role in 3rd Afghan War.[1]

  1. ^ Sir Olaf Caroe, The Pathans, London: Macmillan, 1958