General Poole Vallancey England (1788 – 6 November 1884) was Master Gunner, St James's Park, the most senior ceremonial position in the Royal Artillery after the Sovereign.
Poole England | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1788 New Jersey, United States |
| Died | 21 November 1884 (aged 96) Dover, United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1805–1884 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | Royal Artillery |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Military General Service Medal |
Military career edit
England was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1805.[1] He served with the British Army Garrison in Malta from 1824 to 1826[2] and rose through the officer ranks to become a Lieutenant-General in 1866.[3]
He was made Colonel Commandant of the Royal Artillery in 1866.[4] He was promoted to full General in 1873[1] and retired in 1877,[5] and then held the position of Master Gunner, St James's Park from 1880.[6]
England died at his home at 41 Marine Parade in Dover on 21 November 1884.[7]
Family edit
He married Mary Lutwyche and together they went on to have a son and two daughters.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Richard England Archive
- ^ British Garrison in Malta
- ^ "No. 23103". The London Gazette. 17 April 1866. p. 2464.
- ^ "No. 23081". The London Gazette. 9 March 1866. p. 1702.
- ^ "No. 24508". The London Gazette. 2 October 1877. p. 5456.
- ^ "Royal Artillery at Regiments.org". Archived from the original on 12 January 2008. Retrieved 31 October 2010.
- ^ "No. 25416". The London Gazette. 21 November 1884. p. 5034.