Grant Sir James Hope

Grant, Sir James Hope, brother of the above Sir Francis (1808-1875), became cornet in the 9th Lancers in 1826. In 1842 he was brigade major in the China War, and took part in the battle of Sobraon in the first Sikh War. In the Punjab campaign (1848-49) he commanded the 9th Lancers, and was present at Chillianwallah and Gujerat. In the Mutiny he commanded a cavalry division, and had a great part in the relief of Lucknow and the subsequent operations. He was made major-general, commander of the army of pacification, and K.C.B. In 1859 he took part in the China expedition, and was made G.C.B., and after holding various commands at home and abroad became general in 1872.