The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Leach, Brigdr. Genl. Harold Pemberton
Leach, Brigdr. Genl. Harold Pemberton, D.S.O. (1891), R.E. Indian Army (retired); b. 1851; 4th s. of Lieutenant-Colonel Sir G. A. Leach, K.C.B., q.v.; joined service in the Army, 1871; served in Afghan War, 1878 (despatches medal with clasp); became Captain 1883; served in Soudan Expedition, 1881-85; (Brevet of Major, medal with two clasps, Khedive’s Star); Lushai Expedition, 1888-89, (despatches, medal with clasp); Chin Lushai Expedition, 1889-90 (despatches, Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel, clasp); Chitral Relief Force (despatches C.B. medal with clasp);Commandant of Bombay Sappers and Minors, 1890-91; Military Secretary to Commander-in-Chief, Bombay, 1891-93; Commandant of Bengal Sappers and Minors, 1893-1900; became Colonel, 1894; in Command of Peshawar District, 1896; D.Q.M.G. Head Quarters, India, 1896; Brig.-General Commanding 2nd class District, 1900-05. Address: 6, Wetherby Gardens, S.W. Club: United Service.