10 November 1824 At sea, on passage to Calcutta, British India
Died
2 August 1874 (aged 49) Newport, Isle of Wight
Buried
Carisbrooke Cemetery
Allegiance
United Kingdom
Service/branch
Bengal Army British Army
Years of service
1841 – 1874
Rank
Major General
Unit
Bengal Horse Artillery
Commands held
Royal Horse Artillery
Battles/wars
Gwalior 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
Awards
Victoria 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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