General Charles Algernon Lewis (1807-1904) was a senior British Army officer, who served in the Crimean War and became one of the oldest generals in the British Army when he died at the age of 96.

[4][5] Charles Lewis married Mary Mirehouse (daughter of John and Mary Mirehouse) in St George's Church, Hannover Square, London in 1852.

Charles Lewis was commissioned as an ensign in the 2nd Battalion The First (Grenadier) Regiment of Foot Guards on 13 October 1825; he was promoted to lieutenant on 15 August 1826.

[12][13][14] Charles Lewis served with his regiment in Canada during the rebellion (1838-1839).

[15][16] His campaign service also included the Crimean War[17] and he is recorded as having commanded his regiment and divisions in actions against the Russians.