Cyril Harbord
Brigadier-General Cyril Rodney Harbord, CB, CMG, DSO (2 December 1873 – 28 September 1958) was a cavalry officer in the British Indian Army, where he served in the 30th Lancers (Gordon's Horse).
Cyril Rodney Harbord | |
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| Born | 2 December 1873 Alverstoke, Hampshire |
| Died | 28 September 1958 (aged 84) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1892–1929 |
| Rank | Brigadier-General |
| Unit | 30th Lancers (Gordon's Horse) 29th Lancers (Deccan Horse) |
| Commands held | 15th (Imperial Service) Cavalry Brigade 2nd Indian Cavalry Brigade |
| Battles/wars | Second Boer War Somaliland campaign First World War
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| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches Commander of the Order of the Nile (Egypt) |
Harbord saw active service in the Second Boer War, the Somaliland campaign and the First World War, and rose in rank to command the 15th (Imperial Service) and the 2nd Indian Cavalry Brigades.
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