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John Hudson

1833 – 1893

British officer in the Indian Army

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Lived 1833 – 1893 (aged 59–60). John Hudson was a military officer.

Lieutenant-General Sir John Hudson KCB (1833 – 8 June 1893) was a British officer in the British Indian Army.

Military career Educated at the Royal Naval School, New Cross, Hudson was commissioned into the 64th Regiment of Foot in 1853. He served as deputy assistant adjutant-general during the response to the Indian Mutiny. and later commanded the Indian contingent during the Second Suakin Expedition in 1885. He went on to be commander of the Rohilkhand brigade of the Bengal Army in 1886, the Quetta division of the Indian Army in 1888 and the Allahabad division of the Bengal Army in 1889. in June 1893.

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Important facts

Born
1833
Birth century
Died
1893
Occupation
Awards
Order of the Bath; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Also known as
Sir John Hudson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Hudson?

British officer in the Indian Army

When was John Hudson born?

John Hudson was born in 1833.

When did John Hudson die?

John Hudson died in 1893.

What was John Hudson's occupation?

John Hudson was a military officer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Hudson

· Wikidata: Q16062216

· DBpedia: John Hudson (Indian Army officer)

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