Sacred to the memory of William Edward MONTGOMERY, Major General Scots Guards. Born 8th July 1847 died 14th June 1927.
This memorial is in the ruins of Grey Abbey, County Down, Northern Ireland.
Major General William Edward Montgomery of Grey Abbey born 18 July, baptised at St. George\'s, Hanover Square, London, 21 August 1847 Educated at Eton, entered the Scots Guards 27 June 1866, served in the Zulu
War 1879, present at the Battle of Ulundi (mentioned in despatches, Medal and Clasp), Colonel 1884, Assistant Military Secretary to the General Officer commanding at the Cape of Good Hope 1880-85, Major-General 13 January 1895, J.P- and D.L. for County Down.
London Gazette dated 1st July 1881
Scots Guards, Supernumerary Captain and Lieutenant-Colonel William Edward Montgomery to be Captain and Lieutenant-Colonel, vice
H. Fludyer, promoted. Dated 11th June, 1884.
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