Background
MACKESY, - William Henry was born in May 1837. Son of John Mackesy, Doctor of Medicine, of Waterford.
MACKESY, - William Henry was born in May 1837. Son of John Mackesy, Doctor of Medicine, of Waterford.
Privately; Royal Military College, Sandhurst.
Ensign, 79tli Cameron Highlanders, 1854. Served Crimea, including assault on Sebastopol, 1855. Indian Mutiny, capture of Lucknow, 1858.
Assistant Field Engineer in the Crimea and in Oudh, 1858-1859.
Bengal Staff Corps, 1866. Served P.W. Department and Military Works Department (Superintending Engineer, Association.Inst.C.E.) until Afghan War, 1879.
Aeted twice as Chief Engineer and Secretary to the Governor Punjab. Superintendent Army Clothing, Bengal, 1882-1892.
Retired, 1892.
Received the thanks of the Government of India, and also a pension of £100 as a reward for distinguished and meritorious service. UnemiJoyed Supernumerary List, Indian Army.
Spouse 1870, Teresa,daughter of Pierse Creagh of Mount Elva, Company