He was appointed on 20 April 1888 until 27 August 1893 .
Lt. - Col. Francis Coningsby Hannam Clarke CMG FRGS ( 4 February 1842 -- 27 August 1893 ) was a British military officer who served as the first Commander of the Ceylon Volunteers .
military officer was appointed on 20 April 1888 until 27 August 1893 .
Lt. - Col. Francis Coningsby Hannam Clarke CMG FRGS ( 4 February 1842 -- 27 August 1893 ) was a British military officer who served as the first Commander of the Ceylon Volunteers .