Background
PEMBERTON, Wykeham Leigh was born on December 4, 1833. Son of late Edward Leigh Pemberton ofTorry Hill, KeDt.
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Wykeham Leigh PEMBERTON
Wykeham Leigh PEMBERTON, British Major-General. Decorated for command of brigade in active service; severely wounded atCawnpore, 27 November (medal).
Education
Rugby.
Career
Served in Royal Navy, 1845-1846. Joined 00th Rifles, 1852. Served in Indian Mutiny, 1857.
Severely wounded atCawnpore, 27 November (medal). Commanded 3rd Battalion 60th Rifles in Zulu War, 1879, and brigade at Ginghiloro (medal and clasp). Assistant-Quartermaster-General Headquarters, 1880-1885.
A. District of Columbia (United States.) to His (or Her) Royal Highness Duke of Cambridge, 1885-1890. Promoted Major-General in 1890. Colonel Commandant 60th Rifles, 1900.
Decorated for command of brigade in active service. Rccreations: cricket, shooting, etc. Justice of the Peace.
Membership
Club: Army and Navy.
Connections
Spouse 1884, Jessie Graham,daughter of late John Graham, Skelmorlie, N.B.
- Father:
- Edward Leigh Pemberton
- Spouse:
- Jessie Graham
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Born
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Nationality
British
Official Titles
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Knight Commander of the Bath, cartulary-register 1910; Companion of the Bath 1879. Major-General; Sir.
Awards
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Decorated for command of brigade in active service. Severely wounded atCawnpore, 27 November (medal).Decorated for command of brigade in active service. Severely wounded atCawnpore, 27 November (medal).