Frederick Taylor Hobson

Major-General Frederick Taylor Hobson (29 March 1840 – 1909) was a British Army officer who served as colonel of the Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment).

Frederick Taylor Hobson
Born	29 March 1840
Died	1909
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service/branch	British Army
Rank	Major-General
Commands held	Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment)
Battles/wars	Second Opium War

Military career

Hobson was commissioned as an ensign in the 3rd Regiment of Foot on 30 October 1857.[1] He fought at the Battle of Taku Forts in August 1860 during the Second Opium War[2] and went on to become commanding officer of the Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) in 1886.[3] He later served as colonel of the Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment).[4]

References

1. "No. 22056". The London Gazette. 30 October 1857. p. 3597.
2. "New Army List". 1896. p. 33. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
3. "The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) Commanding Officers". The British Empire. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
4. "No. 28248". The London Gazette. 7 May 1909. p. 3470.