Harry Scobell

For the former English Parliamentary official, see Henry Scobell. For the Australian rugby union footballer, see Harry Scoble.

Major-General Sir

Harry Scobell

KCVO, CB
NicknameHarry
Born(1859-01-02)2 January 1859
Saint George, Hanover Square, London, England
Died2 February 1912(1912-02-02) (aged 53)
Rondebosch, Cape Province, Union of South Africa
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch British Army
Service years1879–1912
RankMajor-General
UnitScots Greys
CommandsOC 5th Royal Irish Lancers
2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)
GOC, Cape of Good Hope District
ConflictsBattle of Groenkloof
AwardsKCVO, CB, Queen's Medal (six clasps), King's Medal (two clasps)
RelationsHarriet Mildred Willes-Johnston (wife)

Major-General Sir Henry Jenner Scobell, KCVO, CB (2 January 1859 – 1 February 1912) was a British military leader who served as the last officer in command of Cape Colony before the formation of the Union of South Africa.

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