Gatacre
SIR JOHN, an English soldier, born at Shropshire, in 1841. He was educated in private schools and entered the military service as an ensign in 1857. He served for many years in India and was commandant of the 23d Regiment until 1891. He was made Brigadier-General in the same year , and Major-General in 1897. He took part in the Indian Mutiny and in the China War of 1860. He also served in other expeditions and was decorated for gallantry in the service.