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Henry Tombs
Born10 November 1824
At sea, on passage to Calcutta, British India
Died2 August 1874 (aged 49)
Newport, Isle of Wight
Buried
Carisbrooke Cemetery
AllegianceHenry Tombs United Kingdom
Service/branchBengal Army
British Army
Years of service1841 – 1874
RankMajor General
UnitBengal Horse Artillery
Commands heldRoyal Horse Artillery
Battles/warsGwalior campaign
First Anglo-Sikh War
Second Anglo-Sikh War
Indian Mutiny
Bhutan War
Battle of Punniar
Battle of Moodkee
Battle of Ferozeshah
Battle of Aliwal
Battle of Ramnagar
Battle of Chillianwallah
Battle of Goojerat
Siege of Delhi
Siege of Lucknow
AwardsVictoria Cross
Order of the Bath
Punniar Star
Sutlej Medal
Punjab Medal
Indian Mutiny Medal
India General Service Medal

Major General Sir Henry Tombs VC KCB (10 November 1824 – 2 August 1874) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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