Baker Russell
General Sir Baker Creed Russell GCB KCMG (11 January 1837 – 25 November 1911) was an Australian-born British Army officer who served with distinction in the Indian Mutiny, Anglo-Ashanti War, Anglo-Zulu War, Sekhukhune Wars, and Egyptian War
Sir Baker Creed Russell | |
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| Born | 11 January 1837 Maitland, NSW, Australia |
| Died | 25 November 1911 (aged 74) Folkestone, Kent, UK |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1854–1911 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | 13th Hussars |
| Commands held | Aldershot Cavalry Brigade North Western District Bengal Command Southern District |
| Battles/wars | Indian Mutiny Anglo-Ashanti War Anglo-Zulu War Egyptian War Sekhukhune Wars |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George |
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