Sir Henry Tombs | |
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| Born | 10 November 1824 At sea, on passage to Calcutta, British India |
| Died | 2 August 1874 (aged 49) Newport, Isle of Wight |
| Buried | Carisbrooke Cemetery |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service | Bengal Army British Army |
| Years of service | 1841 – 1874 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Bengal Horse Artillery |
| Commands | Royal Horse Artillery |
| Battles / wars | Gwalior campaign First Anglo-Sikh War Second Anglo-Sikh War Indian Mutiny Bhutan War Battle of Punniar Battle of Moodkee Battle of Ferozeshah Battle of Aliwal Battle of Ramnagar Battle of Chillianwallah Battle of Goojerat Siege of Delhi Siege of Lucknow |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Order of the Bath Punniar Star Sutlej Medal Punjab Medal Indian Mutiny Medal India General Service Medal |
Major General Sir Henry Tombs VC KCB (10 November 1824 – 2 August 1874) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.[1]
- ^ Vetch, Robert Hamilton. . Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 57. pp. 4–6.