The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Chamier, Major Genl. Francis Edward Archibald
Chamier, Major Genl. Francis Edward Archibald, C.B. (1907), C.I.E. (1902); s. of late Henry Chamier; b, 1833; educ, at Cheltenham; joined the Bengal Infantry, 1850; Adjutant, Calcutta Volunteers, 1857; Persian Interpreter to Sir James Outram in the capture of Lucknow; commanded the Raja of Kapurthala’s troops in the Oudh Campaign, 1858; Major General, 1890; Sometime Hon. Sec, to Strangers’ Home for Asiatics. Address: 55, Warwick Road, S.W. Club: East India United Service.