About John Arthur Tanner
Lived 1858 – 1917 (aged 59). John Arthur Tanner was a British military officer.
Brigadier-General John Arthur Tanner, (27 February 1858 – 23 July 1917) was a British Army officer.
Early life and education
Tanner was born in Poulton, Gloucestershire, the son of John and Marion Tanner; and grandson of the MP Charles Townshend Murdoch. He was educated at Cheltenham College and Sandhurst.
Career
1877 - 1913 Tanner entered the army in December 1877 when he was commissioned into the Royal Engineers (RE) after graduating from the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.
He served in the Mahsud Waziri, Mahdist and Chitral campaigns. He was promoted Lieutenant Colonel in 1906; served on the General Staff India from 1910 to 1913 and officially retired in January 1914.
Recalled 1914 Tanner was recalled later in 1914.
Personal life
In 1914 the engagement of Tanner and Miss Gladys Murdoch was announced in The Times. They married in 1916.
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Who was John Arthur Tanner?
British general
When was John Arthur Tanner born?
John Arthur Tanner was born on 27 February 1858 in Tidcombe.
When did John Arthur Tanner die?
John Arthur Tanner died on 23 July 1917 in Arras.
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John Arthur Tanner was a military officer.
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John Arthur Tanner was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: John Arthur Tanner
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