BLAIR, JAMES (1828–1905)
Born Jan. 27, 1828 : son of Captain E. M. Blair of the Bengal Cavalry : entered the Army in 1844 : in the mutiny of 1857–9 : fought at Nimbhara and Ziran : was at the sieges of Neemuch and Kotah, and in the pursuit of Tantia Topi : gained the V.C. for gallant and daring conduct on two occasions.on Aug. 12, 1857 at Neemuch and Oct. 23, 1857, at Jeerum : Political Resident and Brig-General at Aden, 1882–5: Lt-General, 1889: C.B., 1889: General, 1894: died Jan. 1905.