General Henry William Breton (7 January 1799 – 22 July 1889) was a British Army officer who became General Officer Commanding South-West District. His twin brother was William Henry Breton.
Henry William Breton | |
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Born | 7 January 1799 |
Died | 22 July 1889 | (aged 90)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | General |
Commands held | South-West District |
Breton was commissioned as an ensign in the 4th Regiment of Foot in March 1815.[1] He became commanding officer of the 53rd Regiment of Foot in 1848 and a brigade commander in India in April 1850.[2] Promoted to major-general in 1851, he became General Officer Commanding South-West District in February 1855[3] and commander of the troops in Mauritius in 1857.[4]
He also served as the twelfth and final colonel of the 56th (West Essex) Regiment of Foot from 23 April 1860[5] to 1881, when the regiment amalgamated with the 44th Foot to form the Essex Regiment.[6] He continued afterwards as the Colonel of the 2nd Battalion of the Essex regiment.[7]
He was promoted Lieutenant-General 15 December 1861.[8]
He was buried at Highland Road Cemetery in Portsmouth.[4]
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