Sir Gerald Bomford KCIE FRCSE (1851–1915)[1] was a British surgeon who succeeded Benjamin Franklin as the Director General of the Indian Medical Service and held the post between 1905 and 1910, until being succeeded by Charles Pardey Lukis. His children included Sir Hugh Bomford and Guy Bomford.
Gerald Bomford | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 July 1851 |
| Died | 12 April 1915 (aged 63) London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | surgeon |
He was created a Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire (CIE) in the 1903 Durbar Honours,[2][3] and was later promoted to a Knight Commander of the order (KCIE).
Sir Gerald Bomford is a younger brother of landscape artist Laurence George Bomford.
References edit
- ^ "Sir Gerald Bomford, K.C.I.E., Late Director-General, I.M.S.". The British Medical Journal. 1 (2834): 747. 24 April 1915. doi:10.1136/bmj.1.2834.747-a. ISSN 0007-1447. JSTOR 25313444. S2CID 220008424.
- ^ "The Durbar Honours". The Times. No. 36966. London. 1 January 1903. p. 8.
- ^ "No. 27511". The London Gazette (Supplement). 1 January 1903. p. 3.