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| WILKINSON, OSBORN. Adm. pens. at CHRIST'S, June 5, 1841. S. of Robert. B. [Oct. 8, 1822], in Montagu Square, London . School, Eton. Matric. Michs. 1841. Joined the Indian Army; a volunteer with the Jullundur Field Force against the Sikh insurgent leader Ram Singh, 1848-9, and in other campaigns; for 13 years in the 10th Bengal Commanded the frontier post of Kohat in the Afghan War, 1878-9. Mentioned in despatches. Hon. Colonel, 2nd Lancers. MajorGeneral, Indian Army. C.B., 1877; retired, 1880. Married, Apr. 20, 1853, Minnie, dau. of Col. J. Free, 10th Bengal Author, Gemini Generals . Died Jan. 21, 1906. ( Peile, II. 473; Army Lists; Who was Who .) | Osborn WILKINSON Approx. lifespan: 1822–1906 pens. Christ's College adm1841:06:05 s. of Robert WILKINSON b. 1822:10:08 Montagu Square, London , Sch: Eton Matric 1841:10MT: Joined: Indian Army a volunteer with Jullundur Field Force against the Sikh insurgent leader Ram Singh 1848-49 and in other campaigns; for 13 years in the 10th Bengal light Cavalry. Commanded the frontier post of Kohat, [Afghanistan], in the Afghan War 1878-79 Mentioned in Despatches Hon. Colonel: 2nd Lancers. MajorGeneral, Indian Army . C.B. 1877 ; retired1880 m. 1853:04:20 Minnie, dau. of Colonel: J. Free, 10th Bengal Light Cavalry. Publ.: Gemini Generals d. 1906:01:21 ( Peile II. 473; Army Lists; Who was Who .) |