George Higginson

Sir George Wentworth Alexander Higginson (June 21, 1826 - February 1, 1927) was a British General and Crimean War hero. Born in Marlowe, Great Britain, he spent his childhood in West London when it was a series of villages and fields. He was educated at Eton College. As a young Grenadier he fought throughout the Crimean War and was twice promoted for services in the field. During his career he travelled extensively on military affairs to Ireland, Canada, France, Italy and Russia.

Higginson also spent time in the United States during the Civil War. He served more than 30 years in the Grenadiers in 1882, the General was ordered to assist in the now defunct Royal Tournament. His promotion to general followed his appointment to the command of the Brigade of Guards. "The General" as he was known, also served as Lieutenant Governor of the Tower of London from 1888 to 1893. Higginson authored his autobiography in 1916 entitled "71 Years of a Guardsman's Life".

He was knighted some time during the mid 1900s and his 100th birthday was celebrated with great splendor in his native Marlowe. Higginson was also a close personal friend of the Royal family.

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