James Yorke Scarlett
Sir James Yorke Scarlett | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 February 1799 London, England |
| Died | 6 December 1871 (aged 72) Burnley, Lancashire, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | 5th Dragoon Guards South-West District Aldershot Division |
| Conflicts | Crimean War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
| Spouse |
Charlotte Anne Hargreaves
(m. 1835) |
| Relations | James Scarlett, 1st Baron Abinger (father) Robert Scarlett (brother) Peter Campbell Scarlett (brother) William Anglin Scarlett (uncle) |
General Sir James Yorke Scarlett GCB (1 February 1799 – 6 December 1871) was a British Army officer who served in the Crimean War. He led the Charge of the Heavy Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava on 25 October 1854.