Edward James Lawder
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Edward James Lawder
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| Born | 1821 |
| Died | 2 March 1900 London |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |
 British Army |
| Years of service | 1839– |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Indian Rebellion of 1857 |
General Edward James Lawder (1821 - 2 March 1900) was a British Army officer in British India.
Military career
Lawder was born in 1821, and entered the army in 1839. He served in India during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, as acting quartermaster-general with the Field Force established to relieve Saugor, taking part in the skirmish at Kubrai, the battle of Banda, the relief of Kirwee, and the storming of the heights of Punwarree. For his services he was mentioned in despatches and received the brevet rank of major. He transferred to the Madras Staff Corps, was promoted to major-general in 1881, and was placed on the unemployed supernumerary list in 1886.[1] He was subsequently promoted to lieutenant-general in 1887, and received the rank of general on 1 March 1891.[2]
General Lawder died at 36, Campden-hill-gardens, on 2 March 1900.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Obituary - General Edward James Lawder" The Times (London). Monday, 5 March 1900. (36081), p. 11.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26144. p. . 17 March 1891.
