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Skipton Climo

Climo, Sir Skipton Hill (1868–1937), army officer

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Source revisionMay 5, 2026
Entity authorityQ18528347 ↗
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Lieutenant-General Sir Skipton Hill Climo, (24 December 1868 − 31 March 1937) was a British officer of the Indian Army. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his actions during the Mohmand campaign of 1897–98. After serving in China, Climo commanded Indian troops during the First World War. He eventually assumed command of the Indian Army forces during the Waziristan campaign. After serving as the General Officer Commanding of the Poona District, Climo retired to Britain.

Early life

Climo was born in Longford, the son of Colonel William Hill Climo (1838–1919) of the Army Medical Service and his wife Margaret (1843/4−1922). He was educated at Shrewsbury School and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, and in February 1888 was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the 2nd Battalion, Border Regiment.

Military career

In July 1889, while serving with the 1st Battalion in India, he was promoted lieutenant, and two months later transferred to the Indian Army and joined the 24th Punjabis, which became the 4th Battalion, 14th Punjab Regiment in 1922.

In 1897–1898, Climo served with the battalion at the siege of Malakand and the relief of Chakdara and the subsequent operations during the Mohmand campaign on the North-West Frontier. For these operations, he was mentioned in despatches, awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) in May 1898, which was awarded personally by Queen Victoria on 17 November 1898, and in February 1899 promoted captain and brevet major.

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Editorial reviewA concise reference frame for defining the subject, testing terminology and identifying the institution closest to the evidence. The current lead gives the account dated anchors—1868, 1937, 1897, 1838—that can be checked directly. The linked authority record independently contributes the date 1868-01-17. The account is most persuasive where Skipton, Climo and Hill can be independently traced.
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