Edward Aldrich

Colonel Edward Aldrich (30 December 1802 – 23 November 1857) was a British military engineer, architect and surveyor of the Corps of Royal Engineers who carried out the first detailed survey of Palestine together with John Symonds, RE.

Edward Aldrich
Born(1802-12-30)30 December 1802
Died24 November 1857(1857-11-24) (aged 54)
Marylebone, London
Allegiance United Kingdom
BranchBoard of Ordnance
Years of Service1826–1854: 24 
RankColonel
Service number591
UnitCorps of Royal Engineers
Commands heldSpain, 1839
CRE, Syria, 1840–41
CRE, Hong Kong, 1843–47
CampaignsFirst Carlist War, 1839
  • Melilla

Syrian War, 1840–41

  • Sidon
  • Beirut
  • Acre
Expedition to Canton, 1847
AwardsNaval General Service Medal (1847), 'Syria'
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