Henry Howard

Henry Howard was born on 4 October 1849 in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, United Kingdom.
In 1866, he joined the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment as a Second Lieutenant. In 1868, he was promoted Lieutenant. In 1872, he was promoted to Captain. In 1876, he was promoted to Major. In 1882, he fought in the Anglo-Egyptian War. In 1883, he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. In 1891, he was promoted to Colonel. In 1899, he was promoted to Brigadier General and fought in the Second Boer War. In 1906, he was promoted to Major General. In 1914, he was promoted to Lieutenant General and commanded the British II Corps. 
He died in battle in 1914 in Ypres, West Flanders, Belgium.