Edward Archibald Brabazon Acheson (22 May 1844 – 3 July 1921) was an English first-class cricketer and British Army officer.
[2] After completing his education at Harrow, Acheson decided on a career in the British Army, purchasing the commissions of ensign and lieutenant in May 1865.
[6] He was present as a dignitary at the installation of the Prince of Wales into the Order of St Patrick at Dublin Castle in May 1868.
Acheson served in the Anglo-Egyptian War from July–September 1882, seeing action at the Battle of Tell El Kebir.
[8] Acheson retired from active service in April 1887, at which point he was granted the honorary rank of major-general.