Sir Thomas Troubridge, 3rd Baronet
| Sir Thomas St Vincent Hope Cochrane Troubridge, 3rd Baronet | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 May 1815 |
| Died | 2 October 1867 Queen's Gate, Hyde Park, Kensington |
| Buried at | Kensal Green Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom
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| Service/branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1875–1921 |
| Rank | Brevet Colonel |
| Commands held | 7th (Royal Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of the Bath Order of the Medjidie (fourth class) Légion d'honneur |
| Relations |
Sir Edward Thomas Troubridge (father) Ernest Troubridge (son) |
Sir Thomas St Vincent Hope Cochrane Troubridge, 3rd Baronet CB (25 May 1815 – 2 October 1867) was an officer of the British Army who served with distinction during the Crimean War.
Born into a distinguished family with strong military connections, two grandfathers and his father had been admirals in the Royal Navy, Troubridge entered the army and rose through the ranks, serving at first with the 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment of Foot, and then the 7th (Royal Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot, the latter being a regiment he would later command. He served with his regiment in many stations throughout the Empire, inheriting his father's baronetcy in 1852, and held the rank of major in 1854 when the Crimean War broke out. Troubridge went out with his regiment and saw action in some of the early battles of the war, playing an important role in the Battle of Alma. He was involved in the heavy fighting surrounding the defence of British gun batteries during the Battle of Inkerman, and was badly wounded, losing his right leg and left foot. He refused to leave the battlefield until the attacks had been repulsed, and was commended for his gallantry by his commanding officer.
He returned to Britain and received a number of awards and promotions for his actions in the Crimea, but was unable to return to front-line service due to his injuries. He remained active in the army in superintending parts of the supply and logistics forces, which he carried out until his death in 1867.
Troubridge was born on 25 May 1815, the eldest son of Admiral Sir Edward Troubridge, and his wife Anna Maria, herself the daughter of another naval officer, Admiral Sir Alexander Cochrane. He attended the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, and entered the army, purchasing his commission as an ensign in the 73rd Foot on 24 January 1834. He was promoted to lieutenant on 30 December 1836 in the Royal Fusiliers (again by purchase), then seeing service around the Empire, at Gibraltar, the West Indies, and Canada. Troubridge obtained further promotions, purchsing the rank of captain on 14 December 1841, and major on 9 August 1850. On the death of his father in 1852 he became the 3rd baronet.
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