Born near Sunderland. Joined the army against his father's wishes. Served in India and the First Afghan War. Recaptured Cawnpore in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Died in the recently relieved Lucknow, of dysentery. In 1859 (Henry) Havelock Ellis was named for the General, a distant relative.
2 years after he died, a distant relative was named for him and went on to become known as Havelock Ellis.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Major General Sir Henry Havelock
This was the first statue ever to be made from a photograph. There is a copy ...
Died in WW1 serving in the 22nd Battalion, The London Regiment.
Died in WW1 serving in the 22nd Battalion, The London Regiment.
A member of Jas. Shoolbred & Co. Ltd. who served in WW1 and returned. London Regiment
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