Charles Cureton (Indian Army officer)
Sir Charles Cureton | |
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Cureton portrayed in The Illustrated London News, 1891 | |
| Born | 25 November 1826 |
| Died | 11 July 1891 (aged 64) Eastbourne |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1843–1891 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | Bengal Staff Corps |
| Commands | 15th Lancers (Cureton's Multanis) Oude Division, Bengal Army |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Mentioned in despatches (11) |
General Sir Charles Cureton KCB (25 November 1826 – 11 July 1891) was a British Indian Army officer. He distinguished himself as a cavalry leader, and was recognised for acts of personal bravery. He became brevet colonel 14 February 1868, lieutenant-colonel 22 February 1869, major-general 22 February 1870, lieutenant-general 1 October 1877, and general 1 December 1888.