Gerald Bomford Explained

Gerald Bomford
Birth Date:19 July 1851
Birth Place:Tyne Hall, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England
Death Place:London, England
Occupation:surgeon
Nationality:British

Sir Gerald Bomford (1851–1915)[1] was a British surgeon who succeeded Benjamin Franklin as the Director General of the Indian Medical Service and held the post between 1905 and 1910, until being succeeded by Charles Pardey Lukis. His children included Sir Hugh Bomford and Guy Bomford.

He was created a Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire (CIE) in the 1903 Durbar Honours,[2] and was later promoted to a Knight Commander of the order (KCIE).

Sir Gerald Bomford is a younger brother of landscape artist Laurence George Bomford.

Notes and References

  1. 10.1136/bmj.1.2834.747-a. 0007-1447. 1. 2834. 747. Sir Gerald Bomford, K.C.I.E., Late Director-General, I.M.S.. The British Medical Journal. 1915-04-24. 25313444. 220008424.
  2. The Durbar Honours . 1 January 1903 . 8 . 36966.