Philip Smith

Philip Smith was born on 13 March 1815 in London, United Kingdom. 
In 1832, he joined the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment as an ensign. In 1834, he made Lieutenant. In 1837, he made Captain. In 1840, he fought in the First Opium War. In 1841, he made Major. 
In 1843, he had a son: Alexander Smith. 
In 1846, he made Lieutenant Colonel and became Regimental Adjutant until 1853 when he commanded 2nd Battalion. 
He fought in the Crimean War and earned himself a barony and a post war promotion to Colonel in 1855. In 1861, he made Brigadier General. In 1868, he made Major General. In 1875, he made Lieutenant General. He retired in 1880. 
In 1891, he died of natural causes in Warton, Lancashire.