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Percy Feilding

Sir Percy Feilding
Born 26 June 1827
Died 9 January 1904 (1904-01-10) (aged 76)
Allegiance United Kingdom United Kingdom
Service/branch Flag of the British Army.svg British Army
Rank General
Commands held South-Eastern District
Battles/wars Crimean War
Awards Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath

General The Honourable Sir Percy Robert Basil Feilding KCB (26 June 1827 – 9 January 1904) was a British Army officer.

Born the son of William Feilding, 7th Earl of Denbigh, Feilding was commissioned as an ensign in the 85th Regiment of Foot (Bucks Volunteers) but transferred shortly afterwards to the Coldstream Guards. He fought in the Crimean War and was appointed a Knight, 5th class of the Order of the Medjidie in March 1858. He became Commander of the Infantry Brigade at Malta in January 1879 and General Officer Commanding South-Eastern District in April 1885.

He lived at Broome Park in Betchworth.


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