John Garvock
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General Sir John Garvock GCB (15 March 1817 – 10 November 1878) was a British Army General who achieved high office in the 1860s.
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Sir John Garvock | |
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Born | 15 March 1817[1] Kennington, Surrey[2] |
Died | 10 November 1878(1878-11-10) (aged 61) South Kensington, London |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | General |
Commands held | 2nd Infantry Brigade at Shorncliffe 1st Infantry Brigade at Dover Northern District Southern District |
Battles/wars | Ambela Campaign |
Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
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Garvock, the only son of Maj. John Garvock of the Royal Horse Guards and his wife, Margaret, was born in Kennington, Surrey, in 1817.[3]