Career
Early in his career, Limond was with the Lucknow garrison in 1857 at the time of the Indian Mutiny. Later, he was commanding Royal Engineer (as Lieutenant-Colonel) with companies of the Bengal Sappers of the Khyber Division during the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880). Following the conclusion of that war, Limond was made a Companion of the Bath in 1881, one of a number of officers who were honoured or promoted following the cessation of hostilities.
Limond"s father was Robert Limond (1775-1832) (died at sea) of the Bengal Medical Service and his mother was Catherine Limond (born 1799).
David had siblings Anne, Robert Simpson, Catherine Simpson, Marion, and Margaret. A memorial plaque to him is located in the Trossachs Parish Church, to the west of the village of Brigadier o" Turk overlooking Loch Achray in Stirling.
The memorial includes the brass figure of a centurion and a hunting scene.