Brigadier-General Henry Edward Napier (September 1861 – 25 April 1915) was a British Army officer who was killed in action during the landing at Cape Helles in 1915, whilst leading the 88th Brigade.
Henry Edward Napier | |
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![]() Napier c.1915 | |
Born | September 1861 |
Died | 25 April 1915 (aged 53) Gallipoli |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1882–1915 |
Rank | Brigadier-General |
Unit | Cheshire Regiment |
Commands | Royal Irish Rifles Cheshire Brigade No. 11 District, Irish Command 88th Brigade |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Mention in despatches |
Memorials | Helles Memorial Panel 17 |
Alma mater | United Services College Royal Military College, Sandhurst |
Spouse(s) | Mary Ada Napier |
References
edit- Davis, Frank; Maddocks, Graham (1995). Bloody Red Tabs – General Officer Casualties of the Great War, 1914–1918. London: Leo Cooper, p. 96.