Background
PIPON, Henry was born on December 4, 1843. 2nd son of Colonel Pipon of Noirmont Manor, Jersey.
PIPON, Henry was born on December 4, 1843. 2nd son of Colonel Pipon of Noirmont Manor, Jersey.
Woolwich.
Entered Royal Artillery, 1861. Served in Fenian Raid, Canada, 1866 (medal and clasp). In R.H.A. during Afghan Campaign of 1879-S1, including actions at Shutagandau, Charasia, and subsequent operations at Kabul.
Adjutant R.A. on march to Kandahar. Battle of Kandahar (medal and three clasps and bronze star, despatches thrice). Commanded R.A., China Field Force, 1900-1901 (despatches, medal). R.A., Major of the Tower of London, since 1909.
Club: United Service.
Spouse 1872, Louisa Anne,daughter of Admiral Sir William Edmonstone, 4th Bt., C.B., of Duntreath, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
Companion of the Bath 1900. Major-General.