George Frederick Blackwood
Major George Frederick Blackwood (1838–1880) of the Royal Horse Artillery was a Scottish artillery officer in the service of the East India Company and the Raj. He was killed in action at the Battle of Maiwand, a major British defeat.
George Frederick Blackwood | |
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Half-length photographic portrait (c. 1879) | |
| Born | 11 August 1838 Moradabad, Bengal |
| Died | 27 July 1880 (aged 41) Maiwand, Afghanistan |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Bengal Army Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1857–1880 |
| Rank | Major |
| Commands held | E Battery RHA |
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