Background
KIRKPATRICK, Henry Pownall was born in 1862. Son of late Edward Kirkpatrick, Tyldesley, Lancashire., and Agnes, youngest daughter of late James Pownall, Pennington Hall, Leigh, Lancashire.
KIRKPATRICK, Henry Pownall was born in 1862. Son of late Edward Kirkpatrick, Tyldesley, Lancashire., and Agnes, youngest daughter of late James Pownall, Pennington Hall, Leigh, Lancashire.
Uppingham; BraKenose College.
Joined 16tli Lancers, 1883. Brigade Adjutant 9th Yeomanry Brigade, 1896-1900. Served in command of 16th Lancers during the Boer War, November 1900 to February 1902.
Commanded a column from March 1902 to end of war (Queen’s medal, King’s medal, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1902; late 2nd in command of 16th Queen’s Lancers.
Clubs: Naval and Military, Cavalry, Boodle’s.
Major.