General Robert Napier Raikes joined the British Indian Army aged 16 in 1829. He first returned home to England "on furlough" 35 years later. Aged 76 in 1889, he became General of the Remount, responsible for the provision of horses throughout the British Indian Army.
- Occupation
- military personnel
- Born
- October 13, 1813
- Died
- March 23, 1909
