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Trying to find Michel

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Robert

Robert Report 28 Feb 2007 19:01

Hello This isnt really a trying to find, I have a power of attorney letter from the widow of Field Marshall The Right Honourable Sir John Michel G.C.B. It came from India dated 1893. Any Michels out there recognise him?

Sarah

Sarah Report 8 Oct 2007 12:11

John Michel

hello Robert

Sir John Michel, GCB (1 September 1804 – 23 May 1886) was a British Field Marshal.

From 1865 to 1867, he was in the command of the forces in British North America, succeeding Lieutenant-General Sir William Fenwick Williams. From 1875 to 1880, he was the Commander-in-Chief, Ireland. In 1885, he was made a Field Marshal

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Hope this helps
Sarah