Background
ELLIOT, Henry Riversdale was born on December 11, 1836. Son of William Elliot, Madras Civil Service.
ELLIOT, Henry Riversdale was born on December 11, 1836. Son of William Elliot, Madras Civil Service.
Studied at Cheltenham College. Military Academy, Edinburgh.
Joined Madras 42nd Infantry, 1855. Served with Madras Sappers and Miners, Abyssinian Campaign, present at assault and capture of Magdala, 1867 - G8. Brigade-Major; Assistant Quartermaster-General Madras Presidency and Burmah.
Commanded 11th M.N.I. Returned to England on Colonel’s allowances, 1886.
Club: New, Cheltenham.
Spouse 1866, Carmina Macintire.