McKILLOP, HENRY FREDERICK (1823-79) entered the Royal Navy in 1841. As a midshipman in the Belleisle, he served in the China war and was awarded the Royal Humane Society's medal for saving the life of a drowning soldier. He served in H.M.S. Calliope in the operations against Te Rauparaha and Rangihaeata in 1846, and took part in the apprehension of the former at Taupo pa, Porirua. His Reminiscences of Twelve Months Service in New Zealand (1849) is a balanced and authentic account of the operations. Promoted lieutenant in 1847, and commander in 1855, he commanded the Snake in the Crimean war, and was specially mentioned for his services. (Captain, 1862.) A few years later he accepted an appointment in the service of the Egyptian Government. He was controller-general of ports and commanded the squadron in the war with Abyssinia (1875-76). He became a rear-admiral on the British retired list in 1878. McKillop received many decorations and honours, including the Crimean and Turkish medals, the C.B., the Cross of the Legion of Honour and the Turkish order of the Medjidie. He was a pasha of Egypt. His death occurred on 4 Jun 1879.

Navy List, 1851, 1855; Admiralty records; McKillop, op. cit.; The Times, 6 Jun, 19 Jun 1879.

Reference: Volume 2, page 18

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