Background
STRACEY, Henry was born on December 16, 1839. 2nd son of Sir Henry Stracey, 5th Baronet, Member of Parliament.
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Henry STRACEY
Henry STRACEY, British Governor. Served Nile Expedition and Suakim Expedition, 1885 (despatches, medal and clasp and bronze star); received Jubilee medal, having longer service under Queen Victoria than any officer on duty that day.
Education
At home.
Career
Formerly commanded the Scots Guards and South London District. Superintendent of Gymnasia, 1869-1872. Regimental Adjutant, Scots Guards, 1876.
Commandant of School for Officers, A.F., 1879. Military Secretary to Governor, Bombay, 1880- 1882. Served Nile Expedition and Suakim Expedition, 1885 (despatches, medal and clasp and bronze star).
Commanded a brigade at both Queen Victoria’s Jubilee Processions. Received Jubilee medal, having longer service under Queen Victoria than any officer on duty that day. Originated military cyclists, also the military tournament, and the distinction for Volunteers of 20 years’ service.
Has served since 1893 on Committee of Carlton Club. Retired.
Membership
Clubs: Guards, Carlton, Marlborough, Beefsteak, Garrick, Savage.
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Clubs: Guards, Carlton, Marlborough, Beefsteak, Garrick, Savage.
Interests
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Painting and salmon fishing.
Connections
- Father:
- Henry Stracey
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Born
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Nationality
British
Official Titles
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Major-General.
Awards
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Served Nile Expedition and Suakim Expedition, 1885 (despatches, medal and clasp and bronze star). Received Jubilee medal, having longer service under Queen Victoria than any officer on duty that day.Served Nile Expedition and Suakim Expedition, 1885 (despatches, medal and clasp and bronze star). Received Jubilee medal, having longer service under Queen Victoria than any officer on duty that day.