The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Leigh, Lieut-Colonel Henry Percy Poingdestre
Leigh, Lieut-Colonel Henry Percy Poingdestre, C.I.E., (1833); U.S.L., (1907); Indian Army (retired); b. Jamaica. 1851; s. of late Col. Henry Leigh of the 98th Regt.; m. Annie, d. of late W. R. Maxwell of 95th Regt., 1879; educ: privately and at R.M.C. Woolwich; joined Royal Artillery, 1871; Indian Staff Corps, 1877; served in 2nd and 16th Bengal Cavalry; entered the Punjab Commission, 1879; special duty in Kurrum Valley, 1880; Political Officer, 1st and 2nd Miranzai Expeditions, 1891; was a Commissioner in the Punjab. Clubs: Junior United Service, Bath. Address: c/o India Office, London.