Cyril Rodney Harbord
| Cyril Rodney Harbord | |
|---|---|
| Born |
2 December 1873 Alverstoke, Hampshire |
| Died | 28 September 1958 (aged 84) |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom
|
| Service/branch | British Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1892–1929 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit |
30th Lancers (Gordon's Horse) 29th Lancers (Deccan Horse) |
| Commands held |
15th (Imperial Service) Cavalry Brigade 2nd Indian Cavalry Brigade |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of the Bath Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches Commander of the Order of the Nile (Egypt) |
Second Boer War
Somaliland Campaign
First World War
Brigadier General Cyril Rodney Harbord CB, CMG, DSO (2 December 1873 – 28 September 1958) was a cavalry officer in the British Indian Army, where he served in the 30th Lancers (Gordon's Horse).
Harbord saw active service in the Second Boer War, the Somaliland Campaign and the First World War, and rose in rank to command the 15th (Imperial Service) and the 2nd Indian Cavalry Brigades.
Cyril Rodney Harbord was born on 2 December 1873, to Charles Hedgron and Rosalie Harriet Harbord. He was educated at Bedford School, graduated from the Royal Military College, Sandhurst as a Queen's Cadet, and joined the Indian Army as a second-lieutenant on 3 September 1892.
Harbord was promoted to lieutenant on 3 December 1894, to captain 26 November 1901, and to major 18 October 1910.
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