Hugh Evelyn [SEP] noble title
Hugh Evelyn
Sir Hugh Evelyn, 5th Baronet (31 January 1769 – 28 August 1848) was a British baronet and naval officer.
Family background.
Hugh was the youngest son of Charles Evelyn, by Philippa Wright, the daughter of Fortunatus Wright, the privateer. Charles Evelyn was the only son of another Charles Evelyn, who was the brother of Sir John Evelyn, 2nd Baronet, and the second son of Sir John Evelyn, 1st Baronet of Wotton. The elder Charles, of Yarlington, Somerset, died
Parachute Brigade. Lt Gen Hugh Stockwell commanded the corps during 'Musketeer.'
General Officers Commanding.
Commanders have included:
- 1 October 1901 – 31 December 1904 General Sir Evelyn Wood
- Aug 1914 Lieutenant-General James Grierson
- Aug–Dec 1914 Lieutenant-General Horace Smith-Dorrien
- Jan 1915 – May 1916 Lieutenant-General Charles Fergusson
- Sep 1916 – Sep 1919 Lieutenant-General Claud Jacob
- Sep 1919 - Nov 1919 Lieutenant-General Sir Alexander Godley
- 1939–1940