Sir Archibald Alison, 2nd Baronet facts for kids
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Sir Archibald Alison, Bt
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General Sir Archibald Alison
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| Born | 21 January 1826 Edinburgh |
| Died | 5 February 1907 (aged 81) London |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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 British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Highland Brigade Deputy Adjutant-General in Ireland (1874-1877) Staff College (1878) Intelligence Department at the War Office (1878-1882) British Troops in Egypt Aldershot Division Military Member of the Council of India (1889) |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War Indian Mutiny Battle of Tel el-Kebir Anglo-Ashanti wars |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
Sir Archibald Alison was a brave Scottish soldier. He became a very important leader in the British Army during the 1880s. He was born on January 21, 1826, and passed away on February 5, 1907. His family was known for being very smart and talented for many generations.
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Sir Archibald Alison's Military Life
Sir Archibald Alison was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on January 21, 1826. His father, also named Archibald Alison, was a famous writer and lawyer. Young Archibald studied at Glasgow University and Edinburgh University. In 1846, he officially joined the army as an officer in the 72nd Regiment of Foot.
Early Battles and Challenges
Alison's first big battle was the Siege of Sevastopol in 1855, during the Crimean War. This was a very tough war.
Later, in 1857, he served in India during the Indian Mutiny. He was a special assistant to Sir Colin Campbell, a top general. During a battle called the relief of Lucknow, Alison was badly hurt and lost an arm. Even with this injury, he was recognized for his bravery and given a special award called the Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB).
Rising Through the Ranks
After his injury, Alison continued to serve with dedication. In 1862, he became an Assistant Adjutant General, helping to manage the army's infantry. He moved to different important roles, including Assistant Adjutant General for the South Western District in 1864, and at Aldershot in 1870.
In 1873, Alison was given command of the British soldiers in West Africa during the Anglo-Ashanti wars. He led his troops bravely in the Battle of Amoaful.
Important Commands and Achievements
Alison kept moving up in the army. In 1874, he became the Deputy Adjutant General in Ireland. He then became the leader of the Staff College, Sandhurst in 1878. This college trains future army leaders.
Later in 1878, he became the Deputy Quartermaster General for Intelligence. This meant he was in charge of gathering important information for the army. In 1882, he led the Highland Brigade during the Battle of Tel el-Kebir in Egypt.
After this battle, he was put in charge of all British troops in Egypt. In 1883, he became the General Officer Commanding (GOC) for the Aldershot District, a very important military base.
Later Years and Recognition
Sir Archibald Alison continued to be honored for his long service. In 1896, he became the colonel of the Essex Regiment. The next year, in 1897, he became the colonel of the Seaforth Highlanders, a position he held until he passed away.
He received even higher honors for his service. In 1874, he was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB). Then, in 1887, he was given the highest honor, Knight Grand Cross (GCB).
Sir Archibald Alison passed away on February 5, 1907. He is buried in Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh, his hometown.
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Family Life
In 1858, Sir Archibald Alison married Jane Black. They had a family with two sons and four daughters.
