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Trying to find Michel

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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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Sarah

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?