7th Hussars


Hugh D'Arcy Pegge Burnell


Burnell first joined the 16th Lancers in 1854 but transferred to the 7th Hussars in October 1870 as a major. On 23rd July 1879 he became commanding officer of the 7th with the rank of Lieut-Colonel. He became a brevet colonel in 1878 but died on 18th Dec 1883 while still in command.


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