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John Talbot Coke
Born(1839-12-07)7 December 1839
Died2 June 1908(1908-06-02) (aged 68)
AllegianceJohn Talbot Coke United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of service1859–1901
RankMajor-General
UnitKing's Own Scottish Borderers
Battles/warsFenian raids
Mahdist War
Suakin
Second Boer War:
- Spion Kop
- Vaal Krantz
- Tugela Heights
- Laing's Nek

Major-General John Talbot Coke (1841–1912) of Trusley in South Derbyshire was a British Army officer who served in the 25th Foot (King's Own Scottish Borderers) between 1859 and 1901. He wrote a family history book called "Coke of Trusley, in the County of Derby, and Branches Therefrom; a Family History" which was published in 1880. He was a Brigade Commander during the Second Boer War having a prominent role in the battles of Spion Kop and the Tugela Heights during the relief of Ladysmith.

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