3-077-797 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

General Sir Daniel Lysons, G.C.B., the new Constable of the Tower of London, 1890. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. Done and Ball. 'Sir Daniel Lysons served through the Canadian Rebellion, was Deputy Assistant Quartermaster-General, and was mentioned in despatches; in November 1843 he was wrecked in the transport Premier, and for his behaviour on that occasion was promoted to be Captain in the West India Regiment, but was transferred to the 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers. He was Brigade-Major at Barbados from 1844 to 1847, and Town Major at Portsmouth in 1849. In 1852 he attained the rank of Major, and in 1854 that of Lieutenant- Colonel. He served throughout the Crimean War, and in October 1855 became Colonel commanding the 2nd Brigade of the Light Division. He was severely wounded, and was several times mentioned in despatches; he received all the medals of honour...In December 1861 Colonel Lysons was sent to organise the Militia of Canada, with the appointment of Deputy Quartermaster-General, and remained in Canada till 1867. He became Major-General in 1868, commanded a Brigade at Malta in that year'. From "Illustrated London News", 1890.