General Eyre Challoner Henry Massey, 4th Baron Clarina, CB (29 April 1830 – 16 December 1897) was a British Army officer who became colonel of the Durham Light Infantry.
Eyre Massey, 4th Baron Clarina | |
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| Born | 29 April 1830 |
| Died | 16 December 1897 |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | 95th Regiment of Foot Dublin District |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War Indian Rebellion of 1857 |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
Military career edit
Massey was commissioned as an ensign in the 68th Light Infantry on 8 October 1847.[1] He saw action with the 95th Regiment of Foot during the Crimean War and, having been promoted to major on 17 November 1857, commanded his regiment during operations to quell the Indian Rebellion of 1857.[1] He went on to be General Officer Commanding Dublin District in 1881.[1] He also became colonel of the Durham Light Infantry[1] and served as an Irish representative peer between 1888 and 1897.[2]
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References edit
- ^ a b c d Vane, The Hon. W.L. (1914). Durham Light Infantry: The United Red and White Rose. N. & M. Press. p. 258. ISBN 978-1845741464.
- ^ "Eyre Massey, 4th Baron Clarina". Cracrofts Peerage. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
- ^ Burke's Peerage. 1949.