John Talbot Coke
Major-General John Talbot Coke (1841–1912) of Trusley in South Derbyshire was a British Army officer who served in the 25th Foot (King's Own Scottish Borderers) between 1859 and 1901. He wrote a family history book called "Coke of Trusley, in the County of Derby, and Branches Therefrom; a Family History" which was published in 1880. He was a Brigade Commander during the Second Boer War having a prominent role in the battles of Spion Kop and the Tugela Heights during the relief of Ladysmith.
John Talbot Coke | |
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| Born | 7 December 1839 |
| Died | 2 June 1908 (aged 68) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1859–1901 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Unit | King's Own Scottish Borderers |
| Battles/wars | Fenian raids Mahdist War Suakin Second Boer War: - Spion Kop - Vaal Krantz - Tugela Heights - Laing's Nek |
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