Herbert Henry Austin facts for kids
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Herbert Henry Austin
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| Born | 1 June 1868 |
| Died | 27 April 1937 (aged 68) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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 British Army |
| Rank | Brigadier-General |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Order of the Brilliant Star of Zanzibar |
Herbert Henry Austin (born June 1, 1868 – died April 27, 1937) was an important officer in the British Army. He was also a skilled engineer who surveyed lands in different parts of the world, and he wrote books about his adventures. He reached the rank of Brigadier-General.
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Herbert Austin's Army Adventures
Starting His Military Journey
Herbert Austin was born in 1868. His father was also a military officer. Herbert went to Clifton College and then to the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. This academy trains future officers for the British Army. In 1887, he officially joined the Royal Engineers. This part of the army focuses on engineering tasks, like building bridges or surveying land. By 1890, he became a Lieutenant.
Exploring and Surveying New Lands
In 1891, Austin became part of a special team. They were four Royal Engineers chosen to survey the route for the Uganda Railway. This was a big project to build a railway in Africa. He worked under Sir James Macdonald. Austin had met Sir James before, while working on the North-West Frontier.
While in Africa, Austin received a special honor called the Commander of the Order of the Brilliant Star of Zanzibar. He also led an expedition to explore the Omo River. This river flows through parts of Ethiopia. His work involved mapping and understanding new areas.
Awards and Further Service
Austin continued his military career by serving in different places. He was part of the Waziristan Expedition between 1894 and 1895. He also took part in operations in Uganda from 1897 to 1898. For his brave service in Uganda, he received the Distinguished Service Order. This is a very important award given for excellent military service.
In 1901, Austin was recognized again. He became a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George. This award was for his survey expeditions into Abyssinia, which is now Ethiopia. Later, from 1909 to 1910, he served in the Persian Gulf.
World War I and Later Years
In 1914, Austin was appointed a General Staff Officer in India. The next year, he became the Commandant of Cadet College Quetta. This college trained young cadets to become army officers.
In 1915, Herbert Austin was promoted to Brigadier-General. He served on the General Staff during the First World War. This was a very important role, helping to plan and manage military operations. In 1916, he received another award, the Order of the White Eagle (Serbia), from Serbia.
Herbert Henry Austin passed away on April 27, 1937. He was remembered for his important work as an army officer, a surveyor, and an author.
