Surg. Maj Gen Sir John By Cole READE KCB

  General Notes:

Surgeon-Maj Gen Sir John By Cole Reade, KCB

Served with the 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade throughout the Crimean War (1854-55), including the battles of Alma & Inkerman, and the siege of Sebastopol - was wounded on the 14th Nov, 1855, at the explosion of the French Siege Train (Medal with three clasps, & the Turkish Medal). Served with the Battalion throughout the Indian Mutiny, including the actions at Cawnmpore ("Relief of"..under Havelock),the Relief of Lucknow, and numerous affairs during the Oudh Campaign (Medal with clasp). Served in the Afghan War of 1878-80 with the Candahar Column under Sir Donald Stewart, mentioned in despatches (Medal). Honorary Surgeon to Queen Victoria & Edward VII.

Marriage record says:
groom's name: John By Cole Reade
groom's father's name: George Hanee (sic)

Obituary: http://europepmc.org/backend/ptpmcrender.fcgi?accid=PMC2300130&blobtype=pdf

John married someone Harriette Fanny BEAN, daughter of Maj. John Dickson Dyke BEAN I.A. and Maria FAITHFUL, on 23 Sep 1861 in Murree, West Bengal, India.¹ (Harriette Fanny BEAN was christened on 18 Feb 1842 in Saint Swithun Over Kingsgate, Winchester, Hampshire, England ² and died after 1919.)