Henry Langtry

Who was Henry Langtry?

Henry Langtry was an Irish-born war hero of English descent who served as a colonel with the 3rd Dragoon Guards in the Abyssinian campaign in 1868 and was present at the storming and capture of Magdala.

Langtry's military career started as a 2nd lieutenant in the Antrim Militia, 1st Royal Artillery on 28 July 1856. He was promoted to 1st lieutenant on 28 March 1859. He then served as cornet in the 3rd Regiment of Dragoon Guards from 16 August 1861.

Langtry served with the 15th Hussars in the Candahar Column in the Afghan war of 1878-80, including the advance to khelat-i-Ghilzai; commanded a detached squadron of his regiment at the affair in the Ghlo Pass, 4 January 1879; also served with the Thull-Chotiali Field Force under Brigadier General Biddulph, and accompanied Major General Phayre in his march to Candahar.

Colonel Langtry also served in the First Boer War of 1881 with the 15th Hussars.

Langtry died in 1912 in St Marylebone, London.