Herbert Stewart
Major-General Sir Herbert Stewart KCB ADC (30 June 1843 – 16 February 1885) was a British Army officer and English first-class cricketer.
Sir Herbert Stewart | |
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Engraving in the The Illustrated London News, February 1885 | |
| Born | 30 June 1843 Sparsholt, Hampshire, UK |
| Died | 16 February 1885 (aged 41) Near Jakdul, Sudan |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1863-1885 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | Gordon relief expedition |
| Battles/wars | Anglo-Zulu War First Boer War Mahdist War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, Order of Saint Sava |
He was mortally wounded leading one of the columns to relieve the Siege of Khartoum during the Mahdist War
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