The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Deane, Col. George Williams
Deane, Col. George Williams. C.B. (1905); Indian army (Retd) s. of late Rev. Henry Deane, Chaplain H.E.I.C.S.; b. 1850; educ; at Ipswich Grammar School; entered 101st Regt. 1869; Capt 1881; Major, 1889; Lieut.-Col. 1895; Col. 1901; retd. 1907; served Afghanistan, 1878-1879 (medal): Egypt, 1882, present at battle of Tel-el-Koboi, (despatches, medal with clasp, bronze star); Burmah, 1887-88 (medal with clasp); NorthWest Frontier, India, 1897-98 (despatches, medal with clasp): m. 1876. Jessie, 3rd d. of Commander Lorimer, Inspector-General of Hospitals, Madras. Address: 5, Waverley Grove, Southsea.