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ОглавлениеAIDE-DE-CAMP.
Lt. H. Somerset, 18th Hussars.
Afterwards Lt.-Gen. Sir Henry Somerset, K.C.B. and K.H. Col.-in-Chf. 25th Foot. Bn. 30th Dec., 1794. Eldest son of Lord Charles Somerset, by 4th dau. of Visct. Courtenay. M., 1st April, 1817, Frances, dau. of Adml. Sir H. Heathcote, and had issue. Served in the first Kaffir War, and was afterwards C.-in-C. at Bombay. D. 15th Feb., 1862, leaving issue.
MAJOR-GENERAL.
Sir John Lambert, K.C.B.
2nd son of Capt. Robert Lambert, R.N. (2nd son of Sir John Lambert, 2nd Bart.), by Catherine, dau. of Edward Byndloss, of Jamaica. Succeeded to the command of the British troops before New Orleans, in Jan. 1815, on the deaths of Generals Pakenham and Gibbs, who nobly fell whilst heading an attack on the “Crescent City.” The disorganised state of the British troops, and the utter impracticability of forcing the American entrenchments, induced General Lambert to retreat, which he was able to do without meeting with any opposition, having captured Fort Bowyer. With their natural love of exaggeration, the Americans magnified both their victory and our defeat:—
“The English had ten thousand,
Jackson only one;
But what was that to Jackson
When him they turned their backs on?”
By a forced march from Ostend, Lambert’s brigade arrived at Waterloo just as the battle was commencing. G.C.B. Col.-in-Chf. 10th Foot, 1824. M., 19th Oct., 1816, a dau. of John Mount, of Brocklehurst, in the New Forest. D. at Thames Ditton, 14th Sept., 1847, leaving issue.
AIDE-DE-CAMP.
Lt. T. Baynes, 39th Foot.
Promoted capt. in 1824, and placed on h. p. 20th Nov., 1828. D. at Brussels, 27th May, 1847.
MAJOR OF BRIGADE.
Maj. H.G.W. Smith, 95th Foot, W.
Afterwards the renowned Sir Harry George Wakelyn Smith, Bart., G.C.B. and Col.-in-Chf. Rifle Brigade. Bn. at Whittlesea, Isle of Ely; son of a local surgeon. Entered the 95th Rifles in 1805. Was present at the capture of Monte Video. Served at twelve general actions in the Pa. and was afterwards A.A.G. in America. Served at Bladensburg and the destruction of Washington. Sent home with despatches. Went out again under Sir E. Pakenham, and was present at the attack upon the enemy’s lines near New Orleans. Promoted brevet lt.-col. for his services at Waterloo. Commanded a division in the Kaffir War of 1834–5. In 1840 was A.-G. in India. K.C.B. for battle of Maharajpore. G.C.B. for the Sutlej Campaign. Created a baronet for his victory at Aliwal. C.-in-C. at Cape of Good Hope in Kaffir War of 1848. He m., in 1816, a young Spanish lady, Juana Maria de los Dolores de Leon, who had appealed to him for protection on the day after the assault on Badajoz in Apr. 1812. D. in London, without issue, 12th Oct., 1860, and was buried at Whittlesea. M.I., in St. Mary’s Church.
MAJOR-GENERAL.
Sir Colquhoun Grant, K.C.B., W.
“Descended from the Grants of Gartenbeg.” In order to show the antiquity of the great “Clan Grant,” one of the name asserted that the verse in the Old Testament, saying, “There were giants in the earth in those days” had been wrongly translated, and that it ought to read: “There were Grants in those days.” This genealogical flight reminds one of the story of a negro servant, Deemers by name, who, hearing his Yankee master everlastingly talking of his ancestors, cut into the conversation one fine morning when waiting at table with the following: “Massa, an ancestor of mine is mentioned in de Bible; I heard de minister read out last Sunday a chapter about a coloured man—one nigger Deemers!”
Colquhoun Grant commanded the 72nd Regt. in the expedition to the Cape of Good Hope, under Sir David Baird, in 1806, and on 8th Jan. was wounded in the action with the Batavian army. In Sir D. Baird’s despatch, announcing the victory of the British troops, occurs this passage: “Your lordship will perceive the name of Lt.-Col. Grant among the wounded; but the heroic spirit of this officer was not subdued by his misfortune, and he continued to lead his men to glory as long as an enemy was opposed to the 72nd Regt.” The following is an authentic anecdote:—
Sir Colquhoun Grant, being in command of a regt. at Clonmel, he gave offence in some way to an honest shopkeeper, named Mulcahy, who struck him on the parade, in presence of his whole corps. The officers rushed forward to seize the delinquent, but Sir Colquhoun interposed, declaring that he had been the aggressor, and as the gentleman thought proper to resent his conduct in so gross a manner, it remained for him to seek the usual reparation. “Oh!” exclaimed Mulcahy, “if it’s for fighting you are, I’ll fight you; but it shall neither be with swords nor pistols, nor anything else but my two fists” (and fine big mutton fists they were, sure enough). “Well, then,” replied the gallant officer, “with all my heart. By insulting you, I have put myself on a level with you, and of course cannot refuse to meet you on your own terms. Come along, sir.” The men were dismissed; and Col. Grant, accompanied by his adversary and some mutual friends, repaired to the mess-room, where he very speedily closed up Mr. Mulcahy’s peepers, and sent him home perfectly satisfied. That was the proudest day of Mulcahy’s life, and many a time has he boasted of the black eye he got from a K.C.B., as if it were an honourable ordinary emblazoned upon his escutcheon. “Ever since that morning,” would he say, “let me meet Sir Colquhoun Grant, where I might, in town or country, among lords or ladies, dressed in plain clothes or dizened out in gold and scarlet, he would give me his hand and say,‘How are you, Billy?’ ”
In Aug., 1808, Grant was appointed lt.-col. of the 15th Lt. Dns., and served in the Pa. Had five horses shot under him at Waterloo. G.C.B., G.C.H. Col.-in-Chf. 15th Hussars, 1827. Lt.-Gen. Succeeded to a large property at Frampton, co. Dorset, 1833, M. Marcia, dau. of Rev. J. Richards, of Long Bredy, co. Dorset, and had an only surviving child, Marcia, who eloped with Richard Brinsley Sheridan in May 1835. Sir C. Grant d., 20th Dec., 1835.
AIDE-DE-CAMP.
Lt. R. Mansfield, 15th Hussars, W.
Eldest son of Francis Mansfield, of Castle Wray, by Margaret West, grand-dau. of John Leonard, of co. Fermanagh. Left the army soon after obtaining his troop in 15th Hussars. D. 12th Nov., 1854.
EXTRA AIDE-DE-CAMP.
Capt. W. Moray, 17th Lt. Dns., W.
Representative and possessor of the estates of the ancient House of Abercairnie. 2nd son of Col. Charles Moray, by the elder dau. and heir of Sir Wm. Stirling, Bart., of Ardoch. Promoted brevet maj. 19th June, 1817. Placed on h. p., 10th Nov., 1821. Succeeded his elder brother in 1840. Assumed the additional surname of Stirling. M. the Hon. Fanny Douglas, dau. of Archibald, Lord Douglas. D. s. p., 9th Feb., 1850.
MAJOR OF BRIGADE.
Capt. Jones, h. p.
Capt. Charles Jones, of 15th Hussars, was placed on h. p. in 1814. He appears to have been brought back to f. p. after 1817 as capt. in the York Chasseurs, and to have been again placed on h. p., 29th March, 1821. In 1830 his name was still on h. p. list.
MAJOR-GENERAL.
Sir James Lyon, K.C.B.
It is to be recorded of this officer that he had served on board the fleet under Lord Howe, and was present at the glorious action of 1st June, 1794—his regt. being at that time employed as marines. Was with the reserve at Hal, and did not share in the great battle of 18th June. G.C.H. Governor of Barbadoes, 1828. Col.-in-Chf., 24th Foot, 1829. D. at Brighton, 14th Oct., 1844.
AIDE-DE-CAMP.
Lt. Jas. McGlashan, 2nd Lt. Batt. K.G.L.
Promoted capt. in same regt., 22nd Aug., 1815. Exchanged with Capt. Richter, of 1st Ceylon Regt., 25th Dec., 1815. Left the army soon after 1817.
MAJOR OF BRIGADE.
Capt. Richter, 1st Ceylon Regt.
George Richter was placed on h. p. from 2nd Lt. Batt. K.G.L., 24th Feb 1816. Was on the h. p. list in 1830. D. as bt. maj. 23rd May, 1833.
MAJOR-GENERAL.
Major-Gen. Peregrine Maitland.
Son of Thos. Maitland, of Shrubs Hall, in the New Forest. Joined the 1st Regt. of Foot Guards in 1792. Commanded the 1st Brigade of Guards at the battle of Nive. The example he set, both at Quatre Bras and Waterloo, had much to do with the victory then obtained over the French. When Napoleon’s “Old Guard” made that gigantic and final effort, on the evening of June 18th, to retrieve the fortunes of the day, it was Maitland’s brigade which checked their advance and drove them headlong down the bloody slope. “Now, Maitland, now’s your time!” said Wellington, as the leading column of the French Guards approached the crest of the slope where the British Guards were stationed—the front rank kneeling. How Maitland responded is told in the words of Col. J. H. Stanhope in his letter to the Duke of York:—“Were it possible for me to add anything to the reputation of Maitland by stating the gallantry he has shown, cheering on with his hat off, I could dwell long on the subject.” Made K.C.B., 22nd June, 1815. Received the Russian Order of St. Vladimir and the Dutch Order of Wilhelm. C.-in-C. at Madras, 1836. Gov. and C.-in-C. at Cape of Good Hope, 1843. Col.-in-Chf., 17th Foot same year. M. firstly, 1803, Hon. Louisa, 2nd dau. of Sir Edward and the Baroness Crofton. She d. 1805. He m. secondly, in 1815, Lady Sarah Lennox, 2nd dau. of 4th Duke of Richmond. D., 30th May, 1854.
AIDE-DE-CAMP.
Ens. Lord Hay, 1st Ft. Gds., K.
Killed at Quatre Bras. Had ridden and won a race at the Grammont Races on 13th June, and was dead on the 16th. Was acting as adjutant to Lord Saltoun. His horse, a fine thoroughbred, refused a fence, and tried to wheel round. As Lord Saltoun was passing down a path close by, a body fell across his horse’s neck and rolled off. It was poor Hay, who had been picked off by a French cavalry skirmisher, who was, in his turn, shot dead by a Grenadier. James, Lord Hay, eldest son of William, 16th Earl of Errol, by his 2nd wife—Alicia, youngest dau. of Samuel Eliot, of the Island of Antigua—was born 7th July, 1797. In The History of the Grenadier Guards he is erroneously called “Lord James Hay.” The latter officer, also in the 1st Guards, lived for many years afterwards.
MAJOR OF BRIGADE.
Capt. J. Gunthorpe, 1st Ft. Gds.
Promoted capt. and lt.-col., 26th Dec., 1821. Retired from the army, 1833. His elder brother, Lewis, of same regt., was killed in the campaign in Holland, 1799.
MAJOR-GENERAL.
Major-Gen. G. Johnstone.
George Johnstone was appointed adt. in the Royal Marines, 5th March, 1776. Served at New York and Halifax, and was in several sea engagements in the Indian Ocean. In 1792 he received a company in the New South Wales Corps, and embarked for that colony, where he served several years. Being at Hal, with the Reserves, he was not present at Waterloo. In his obituary notice in the Scots’ Magazine, he is described of “Riggheads.” He d. in Edinburgh, 19th Dec., 1825.
AIDE-DE-CAMP.
Capt. C.G. Gray, 95th Foot.
Charles George Gray served in the Pa., and was wounded at Badajoz. Promoted bt.-major 21st Jan., 1819. In 1830 was major on the unattached list, and on 27th May, 1836, became lt.-col. Retd. in 1837.
MAJOR OF BRIGADE.
Capt. S. Holmes, 78th Foot.
Served in the Pa. and led a forlorn hope at Burgos. Stephen Holmes was placed on h. p. 25th April, 1816. Brought back to f. p. as capt. 90th Regt., 3rd Feb., 1820. R. h. p. with rank of major, 24th Dec., 1825. In 1838, as lt.-col., recd. the appointment of Dep. Inspector Gen. of the Irish Constabulary. K.H. D. in 1839.
MAJOR-GENERAL.
Major-Gen. Frederick Adam, W.
Bn. 1781. 4th son of the Rt. Hon. Wm. Adam, of Blair Adam, Lord Lieut. for co. Kinross, by 2nd dau. of 10th Lord Elphinstone. Received an ensign’s commission in 1795, but continued his education and studied “the art of war” at the Milit. Academy, Woolwich. Made lieut. in the 26th Foot, 1796, and capt., 1799. Served with the 27th Foot in Holland from July to October, 1799, and was present in several actions. Served four months in 9th Foot, as capt., and then exchanged to the Coldstream Guards. Served in Egypt, and was promoted major in 1803, and in 1805, at age of 24, purchased the command of 21st Foot. Served in Sicily, and at battle of Maida. Appointed A.D.C. to the Prince Regent in 1811. In 1813 obtained command of a brigade in the army, and was sent to Spain. His command lay on the eastern side of the Pa., where there was a great lack of good commanders. Adam maintained his reputation, despite several reverses. When the French stormed and took Ordal, 12th Sept., 1813, he had his left arm broken and his left hand shattered. Made maj.-gen. 1814. The rout of the Old Guard at Waterloo by General Adam’s Brigade was the turning-point of the battle, and ensured victory. G.C.B., G.C.M.G., P.C., Gen. and Col.-in-Chf. 21st Foot. Gov. Ionian Islands. D. 17th Aug., 1853, very suddenly at Greenwich railway station. His widow d. 26th May, 1904.
AIDE-DE-CAMP.
Lt. R.P. Campbell, 7th Foot.
Robert Preston Campbell fired the last gun at Waterloo, and the gun was a French one! It was one of the guns captured by the 71st Regt. in the sauve qui peut of the French, and was turned against their retreating masses by some men of the 71st under Lieut. Torriano and discharged by Campbell (Siborne, vol. II., p. 234). Was placed on h. p. 25th Feb., 1816, but given a company in the Ceylon Rifles, 27th March, 1823. D., as capt. in that regt., 1825.
EXTRA AIDE-DE-CAMP.
Capt. C. Yorke, 52nd Foot.
Aftds. F.M. Sir Charles Yorke, G.C.B., Col.-in-Chf. Rifle Bde. Son of Col. Yorke (who had once held the appointment of Lieut. of the Tower), by Juliana, dau. of John Dodd. Placed on h. p. 25th Feb., 1816. Brought back to f. p. as capt. 52nd Regt. L.I., 2nd July, 1818. Succeeded Sir W. Gomm as Constable of the Tower. D. in London, 20th Nov., 1879, aged 90.
MAJOR OF BRIGADE.
Maj. Thos. Hunter-Blair, 91st Foot, W.
A most gallant and able officer. Served in the Pa.; was wounded and made prisoner at Talavera, and detained in France until the peace of 1814. Made a bt.-lt.-col. for his services at Waterloo. He was brother to Sir David Hunter-Blair, 3rd Bart. of Dunskey, co. Wigtown, and m., 1820, Miss Eliza Norris. D. a maj.-gen. and C.B., 31st Aug., 1849, at Leamington.
MAJOR-GENERAL.
Sir Colin Halkett, K.C.B., W.
Bn. 7th Sept., 1774. Eldest son of Frederick Halkett, a maj.-gen. in the British Service, who had also served in the Dutch army, by Georgina, dau. and heir of George Seton. Raised the German Legion, and served with distinction in the Pa. Had four horses shot under him at Waterloo. G.C.B. and G.C.H. Col.-in-Chf. 31st Regt., 1838. Gov. of Jersey and aftds. C.-in-C. at Bombay. M. Letitia (Crickett), widow of Capt. Tyler, R.A., and had issue. He d., 24th Sept, 1856, being then Gov. of Chelsea Hospital.
AIDES-DE-CAMP.
Capt. H. Marschalk, 1st Lt. Batt., K.G.L., K.
Henry von Marschalk was killed whilst gallantly assisting Baron Baring to defend La Haye Sainte, which was captured by the French after a noble resistance.
Capt. A. Home, 2nd Lt. Batt., K.G.L.
Alexander Home was one of the many Scotchmen who had joined the German Legion. D., at Hanover, 12th Oct., 1821, as capt. in the Hanoverian Rifle Guards.
MAJOR OF BRIGADE.
Capt. W. Crofton, 54th Foot, K.
Walter Crofton left a widow and four children. Pens. of £100 per ann. granted to Mrs. Harriet Crofton, the widow, whose maiden name was Wauchope. The late Rt. Hon. Sir Walter Frederick Crofton, born in 1815, was a son of the above gallant Irish officer.
MAJOR-GENERAL.
Sir Hussey Vivian, K.C.B.
Richard Hussey Vivian, eldest son of John Vivian, of Truro, Cornwall, Warden of the Stannaries, by Betsey, only surviving child of the Rev. Richard Cranch; was born 28th July, 1775, and entered the army as ensign in the 20th Foot, in July, 1793. Served in Holland in the campaigns of 1795 and 1799. On 1st Dec., 1804, was appointed a lt.-col. in 7th Lt. Dns. Served with his regt. in the retreat from Corunna. In 1813 commanded the 7th Dns. in the Pa., and in Nov. of same year was appointed to the command of a cavalry brigade, and was present at the battle of the Nive. Was sev. wnded. in the advance upon Toulouse. In the dispatch on this occasion, Lord Wellington observes: “Col. Vivian had an opportunity of making a most gallant attack upon a superior body of the enemy’s cavalry, which they drove through the village of Croix D’Orade.” When the 18th Hussars were approaching two squares of the Old Guard at Waterloo, Gen. Vivian rode up to the regt. with the brief address: “Eighteenth, you will follow me.” The 18th responded, in expressive language, that they were ready to follow the general anywhere. The charge was made on the cavalry and guns, and was eminently successful. G.C.B. and G.C.H. Was created a baronet 1828, and a baron in the peerage of England, 1841. Col.-in-Chf. 12th Dns. Master-Gen. of the Ordnance, 1835–41. Was twice married, and left issue by both wives. D., 20th Aug., 1842.
AIDE-DE-CAMP.
Capt. Edward Keane, 7th Hussars.
Made a bt.-maj. for his services at Waterloo. 3rd son of Sir John Keane, 1st Bart., by Sarah, dau. of John Kelly. His elder brother, General Sir John Keane, was created a peer of England, as Baron Keane of Ghuznee, in Afghanistan, 1839. Was lt.-col. of 6th Dns., 1825–33. R. h. p. 29th March, 1833. Reappointed to the Gren. Guards, and retd., in 1838, as col. D., 2nd Nov., 1866. M., 17th Jan., 1818, Anna, 3rd dau. of Sir Wm. Fraser, Bart., of Ledechune, co. Inverness.
EXTRA AIDE-DE-CAMP.
Lt. C.A. Fitzroy, R.H. Gds.
Aftds. Lt.-Col. Sir Charles Augustus Fitz-roy, K.C.B. and K.C.H., Capt. Gen. and Gov. of New South Wales. Eldest son of Lord Charles Fitz-roy, by Frances, dau. of Edward Miller Mundy, of Shipley, co. Derby. Bn. 10th June, 1796. Placed on h. p. as lt.-col. in 1825. M., 1st, 11th March, 1820, Lady Mary Lennox, eldest dau. of 4th Duke of Richmond, and had issue. He d., 16th Feb., 1858.
MAJOR OF BRIGADE.
Capt. Thos. Noel Harris, h. p., W.
Son of Rev. Hamlyn Harris, rector of Whitehall, co. Rutland. Served in the Pa. Went to Germany in 1813, and served with the Prussian army until the surrender of Paris in 1814. Was at Leipsic and all the battles with Blucher in 1814. Sent to London by lt.-gen. Sir Charles Stewart 30th March, 1814, with despatches announcing the taking of Paris by the Allied Sovereigns. Recd. the Prussian Order of Merit, and the Russian Orders of St. Anne and St. Vladimir, for his services with the Allied Army. Lost his right arm at Waterloo, and was otherwise severely wounded. R. h. p. 1830, as col. K.C.H. Was chief magistrate at Gibraltar for some years, and a groom of His Majesty’s Privy Chamber. Was married three times. His first wife was Mary Thomson (née White), widow of Robert Thomson, of Camphill, co. Renfrew. D., at Updown, Eastry, 23rd March, 1860. An interesting memoir of Sir T.N. Harris was compiled by C.B. Harris, Esq., grandson of the above veteran.
ADJUTANT-GENERAL.
Maj.-Gen. Sir Edward Barnes, K.C.B., W.
Known at Waterloo as “our fire eating adjutant-general.” His family appears to have been of Irish extraction. His father was a brother of the Robert Barnes whose two daughters and co-heirs married into the good old family of Johnston, of Kilmore, co. Armagh. In 1794 we find Edwd. Barnes maj. in 99th Foot. As lt.-col. of 46th Foot, he comded. a bde. at the capture of Martinique and Guadaloupe. Served on the staff in Spain and Portugal, and comded. a bde. at the battles of Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Nive and Orthes. His forward gallantry, on 2nd August, 1813, on the Heights of Eschalar, when, with a small force, he attacked a large part of the French army, in a strong position, occasioned a distinguished officer to say: “Barnes set at the French as if every man had been a bull-dog and himself the best bred of all.” In 1819 was on the staff in Ceylon, and in 1824 was appointed Gov. of that island. Held this appointment until 1831, and so endeared himself to the natives that his departure was universally lamented, and a monument was erected in his honour. Was C.-in-C. in India from 1831 to May, 1833, with the local rank of general. M.P. for Sudbury. G.C.B. and Col.-in-Chf. 78th Regt. It is worthy of note that the present Army and Navy Club owed its existence to the joint exertions of Sir Edward Barnes and Adml. Bowles, who may be termed the founders of this club. Sir Edward m., in 1824, Maria, eldest dau of Walter Fawkes, of Farnley Hall, Otley, and had issue. D. in London, 19th March, 1838.
AIDE-DE-CAMP.
Maj. Andrew Hamilton, 4th W.I. Regt.
Made a bt. lt.-col. for Waterloo. M. 1816, Anne, eldest dau. of Wm. Ord, of Fanham, Newminster Abbey, and Whitfield, co. Northumberland, and had issue. Served as A.D.C. to Sir Edward Barnes in Ceylon, and d. 1821.
DEPUTY ADJUTANT-GENERAL.
Col. Sir John Elley, K.C.B., R.H. Gds., W.
This distinguished general entered the army as a private soldier and rose by his own merits. He commanded the rear guard of the cavalry at Talavera. Was employed on the staff from 1807 to 1819, when he resumed the command of his old regt.—the Horse Guards. K.C.B.; K.C.H.; K.M.T., &c. Lt.-Gen. and Col.-in-Chf. 7th Hussars. He represented Windsor in Sir Robert Peel’s Govt. D. 23rd Jan., 1839, unm., at Chalderton Lodge, near Amesbury. Left large bequests to charities; also money to provide plate for the 7th Hussars and 17th Lancers.
ASSISTANT ADJUTANTS-GENERAL.
Lt.-Col. J. Waters, Unattached, W.
Afterwards Lt.-Gen. Sir John Waters, K.C.B. In the Par. War he was attached to the Portuguese army and was taken prisoner. When Wellington heard of this officer’s capture, he quietly remarked, “Col. Waters will not remain long in the hands of the enemy.” Being a reckless and dare-devil rider Waters made so sure of his speedy escape that he mockingly told his captors they would not have him on their hands for long. Such proved the case, for having managed to get his spurs sharpened, he literally “rode away” from his pursuers one fine morning, and they saw him no more. D. 21st Nov., 1842. His heir was his brother Edmond Thomas Waters, of Tyvree and Stormy, co. Glamorgan, who d. 1848, leaving issue.
Lt.-Col. Sir George H. Berkeley, K.C.B., 35th Foot, W.
Eldest son of Adml. Sir George Berkeley. Served in the Pa. Was for a short time Surveyor-Gen. of the Ordnance, and M.P. for Devonport. D. a maj.-gen. and col. of the 35th Foot, 25th Sept., 1857.
Lt.-Col. Sir Guy Campbell, Bt., 6th Foot.
Eldest son of Lt.-Gen. Colin Campbell, lt.-gov. of Gibraltar, by Mary, eldest dau. and co-heir of Col. Guy Johnson. Entered the 6th Foot, of which Gen. Colin Campbell was col., at an early age; and for his distinguished conduct in the Pa., when serving as maj. of the 6th Foot, was created a baronet in May, 1815: C.B. and gold medal for the Pyrenees. M., 1st, the eldest dau. and co-heir of Montagu Burgoyne, of Marks Hall, and had issue. M., 2ndly, in 1820, Pamela, eldest dau. of the late Lord Edward Fitz-gerald, and had issue. Maj.-gen. in the army. D. at Kingstown, Ireland, 25th Jan., 1849.
Lt.-Col. Sir Noel Hill, K.C.B., 1st Ft. Gds.
Afterwards lt.-col. of the 13th Lt. Dns., and commandant of the Cavalry Depôt. Bn. 24th Feb., 1784. 7th son of Sir John Hill, Bart., and brother of Lord Hill. Served with distinction in the Pa., and commanded the 1st Portuguese Regiment, which he soon brought into a state of efficiency. In 1814 was transferred to a company in the 1st Foot Guards. Made K.C.B. and K.T.S., and after Waterloo was nominated a Knight of the Bavarian Order of Maximilian Joseph. Appointed D.A.G. in Canada, 1827. Succeeded Sir John Brown in the command of the cavalry depôt at Maidstone, and d. there, 8th Jan., 1832. Bd. with military honours at Maidstone. By his wife (4th dau. of 1st Baron Teignmouth), Sir Noel left several children.
Lt.-Col. D. Barclay, 1st Ft. Gds.
Col. Delancey Barclay, C.B., was for some years A.D.C. to the King and to the Duke of York. He d. at his house at Tillingbourne, near Dorking, 29th March, 1826.
Lt.-Col. H. Rooke, 3rd Ft. Gds.
Afterwards Maj.-Gen. Sir Henry Willoughby Rooke, C.B., and K.C.H., of Martinsherne, Berks, and afterwards of Pilston House, co. Monmouth. Bn. 2nd August, 1782. Younger son of Col. Charles Rooke (who raised a regiment called the “Windsor Volunteers,” and was allowed by George III. to reside in the “Stone Tower” of Windsor Castle, where he d., 1827) by Elizabeth, dau. of Ambrose Dawson, of Langcliffe and Bolton Hall, co. York, by Mary, sister of Sir Willoughby Aston, Bart. The Rookes have been in the army for six successive generations: and that distinguished sailor, Adm. Sir George Rooke, who took Gibraltar in 1704, also belonged to this family. Sir H.W. Rooke m., in 1804, his first cousin, Selina Rooke (dau. and heir of Henry Rooke), and had issue. He d. 2nd May, 1869.
Lt.-Col. E. Currie, 90th Foot, K.
Edward Currie, junior maj. of the 90th Foot, and bt. lt.-col., was a scion of the Annandale family of that name who resided at Dalebank. He was the tenth of a family who had sacrificed their home in their country’s service. Received his first commission when only thirteen, from the Duke of York, in consequence of the meritorious services of his father in the army. Fought under Abercromby in Egypt, and was A.D.C. to Lord Hill in the Pa. Received the thanks of the C.-in-C. for his bravery at Talavera, Almarez, and Aroyo de Molinos.
Maj. A. Wylly, 7th Foot.
Afterwards Lt.-Col. Alexander Campbell Wylly, C.B., of the 95th Regt. Served in Spain and Portugal as A.D.C. to Sir Edward Pakenham; also in the American campaign in similar capacity. Sent home after Pakenham’s death with despatches from Sir John Lambert, in which he (Wylly) was very honourably named. D. in Malta, 10th Nov., 1827.
Maj. G. Evatt, 55th Foot.
Col. George Evatt began his military career as a private in a foot regt. His gallantry and ability, shown in many engagements, procured him a commission, and he became capt. and bt.-major in the 55th Regt. On 25th June, 1816, he was appointed commandant of the Royal Military Asylum, Southampton, and d. there, 29th Oct., 1840.
Maj. W. Darling, h. p.
Wm. Lindsay Darling served at the reduction of Guadaloupe in 1810, and during the latter part of the Par. War was on the staff. Was A.A.G. to Sir C. Colville’s division in June, 1815, and served at the storming of Cambray. Attained the rank of gen. and was appointed Col.-in-Chf. 98th Regt. in 1854. D. 7th Jan., 1864.
Maj. F. Breymann, 2nd Lt. Batt., K.G.L.
Frederick Leopold Breymann served in the Pa., and was wounded both at Talavera and Burgos. Placed on h. p. as maj. in Feb., 1816. Made C.B. for Waterloo. D. at Tesperhude, near Lauenburg, Denmark, 24th Jan., 1821.
DEPUTY-ASSISTANT ADJUTANTS-GENERAL.
Capt. the Hon. E.S. Erskine, 60th Foot, W.
Esme Stuart Erskine was sev. wnded. and taken prisoner on 17th June, 1815. He was brought before Napoleon, who asked him many questions, and showed a perfect knowledge of the strength of the British army. The conversation being ended, Erskine was put in charge of a guard, and a surgeon sent to attend to his wounded arm, which had to be amputated. Bn. 1789. 4th son of Baron Erskine, Lord Chancellor, by Frances, dau. of Daniel Moore, M.P. Was promoted bt.-maj. for Waterloo, and transferred, in 1816, to 2nd Ceylon Regt. and made bt. lt.-col. same year. M., 1809, Eliza, dau. of Lt.-Col. Smith, and had issue. D. 26th August, 1817.
Capt. Lord Charles Fitzroy, 1st Ft. Gds.
2nd son of 4th Duke of Grafton by Lady Charlotte Waldegrave. Bn. 28th Feb., 1791. Served in the Pa. R. h. p. as maj. and bt. lt.-col. 27th Foot, 1821. M.P. Bury St. Edmunds. Vice-Chamberlain of the Household. M. 25th Oct., 1825, Lady Anne Cavendish, 2nd dau. of 1st Earl of Burlington, and had issue. D. at Hampton, 17th June, 1865.
Capt. C.A.F. Bentinck, 2nd Ft. Gds.
Made bt.-maj. for Waterloo. 2nd son of John Charles Bentinck, a count of the Roman Empire, by Lady Jemima de Ginkel, dau. of the Earl of Athlone. Bn. 4th March, 1792. Served in Pa., and under Lord Lynedoch in Flanders, as adjt. of his regt. Attained rank of lt.-gen. and Col.-in-Chf. 12th Foot in 1857. M. 30th Jan., 1846, Countess Caroline, eldest dau. of Count of Waldeck-Pyrmont, and had issue. D. 28th Oct., 1864.
Capt. George Black, 54th Foot.
D. as capt. in same regt. in 1825.
Capt. H.S. Blanckley, 23rd Foot.
Henry Stanyford Blanckley was promoted brevet-maj. 21st June, 1817. Exchanged to the 13th Lt. Dns., and d. 1820.
Capt. Hon. Wm. Curzon, 69th Foot, K.
Third son of Nathaniel, 2nd Baron Scarsdale, by his 2nd wife (Felicité de Wattines). He met his fate at Waterloo with almost “military glee.” In falling from his horse, he called out gaily to Lord March, who had been galloping by his side, “Good bye, dear March.”
Lt. Jas. Henry Hamilton, 46th Foot, W.
Promoted captain 26th March, 1823, and transferred to 45th Regiment. D. 3rd Jan. 1827.
Lt. John Harford, 7th Rl. Veteran Batt.
Probably rose from the ranks. His name is not in the 1812 Army List. His regt. was reduced in 1816, and he was placed on ret. f. p., which denoted distinguished service. In the Army List for 1824, and succeeding years, his name is spelt “Hurford.” D. 1839.
Lt. E. Gerstlacher, 3rd Hussars, K.G.L.
Eberhard Gerstlacher joined the K.G.L. in March, 1813. Served in North Germany, 1813–14. Made brevet-capt. for Waterloo. Living at Carlsruhe in 1837.
Lt. Jas. Rooke, h. p.
Only son of Gen. James Rooke, Col.-in-Chf. 38th Regt., who was M.P. for co. Monmouth in five Parliaments, by Eliz. Brown. Lieut. Rooke was attached to the Prince of Orange’s staff at Waterloo, as an extra A.D.C. For his services on this occasion was appointed, 11th Aug., 1815, a lieut. in the Staff Corps of Cavalry. In 1817 he joined the Venezuelan Independent Army, and was given the rank of col. by Gen. Bolivar, who commanded the “Patriots.” D. of a wound received in action in 1819. Was twice married, and left issue by his 1st wife.
DEPUTY JUDGE ADVOCATE.
Lt.-Col. Stephen Arthur Goodman, h. p.
Junior maj. 48th Regt., 26th Dec., 1813. Placed on h. p. with brevet rank of lt.-col, in 1814. D. in British Guiana 2nd Jan., 1844, whilst holding the post of Vendue-Master of Demerara and Esequibo.
DEPUTY QUARTERMASTER-GENERAL.
Col. Sir Wm. Howe De Lancey, K.C.B., K.
The De Lanceys were descended from a wealthy Huguenot family, who went from Caen, in Normandy, to America, after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. In the short space of sixty years this family produced three celebrated soldiers, viz., Gen. Oliver De Lancey, a leading American loyalist, who fought on the British side during the War of Independence, and, settling in England, d. at Beverley, 1785. In another generation, an Oliver De Lancey distinguished himself as a Christine leader in the Spanish war, and was killed at the siege of San Sebastian in 1837. The third distinguished soldier of this family was the above Wm. Howe De Lancey, who was only son of S. De Lancey, Gov. of Tobago, by Cornelia his wife, who d. in 1817. His early career was one of renown, and in 1799 we find him maj. of the 45th Regt., at the age of 21. On 4th April, 1815, he was married, in Scotland, to the beautiful Magdalen Hall, dau. of Sir James Hall, Bart., of Dunglass, by Lady Helen Douglas, dau. of 4th Earl of Selkirk. The return of Napoleon from Elba once more called De Lancey to the seat of war. Leaving his fair young wife, he proceeded, in May, to Brussels, whither he was followed, the first week in June, by his bride. At Waterloo, when riding by Wellington’s side, the wind of a cannon ball knocked him off his horse. This, it was afterwards found, had separated the ribs from the back-bone, and caused a fatal injury. Wellington caused De Lancey to be removed to a hut in a blanket. For some days hopes were entertained of his recovery, and he was devotedly nursed by his sorrow-stricken wife, whose perilous drive to the battle-field, and her experiences, were lately given in the Illustrated Naval and Military Magazine, from an old MS. narrative written by herself. After lingering ten days, the hero died.
“Fair lady’s love, and splendid fame,
De Lancey did enthral.
His loyal heart alike they claim,
They sigh to see him fall.”
ASSISTANT QUARTERMASTERS-GENERAL.
Col. Hon. Alex. Abercromby, 2nd Ft. Gds., W.
Bn. 4th March, 1784. 4th son of Sir Ralph Abercromby, of Tullibody, who fell at Aboukir, by Mary Anne, dau. of John Menzies, of Ferntoun, Perthshire, who was created a baroness in 1801. As Lieut.-Col. of the 28th Foot, commanded a bde. in the Pa., and received the gold cross. K.T.S. Made C.B. for Waterloo. M.P. for Clackmannanshire, 1817–18. D. 27th Aug., 1853.
Col. F.E. Hervey, 14th Lt. Dns.
Afterwards Col. Sir Felton Elwell Hervey-Bathurst, Bart. He was eldest son of Felton Lionel Hervey, by Selina, only dau. and heir of Sir John Elwell, Bart. After Waterloo was appointed A.D.C. to Wellington, which post he held during the British occupation in France. The following anecdote is from Reminiscences of Wellington and Anecdotes of his Staff, by Lord Wm. Lennox:—“Felton Hervey, of the 14th, who had lost an arm when in pursuit of the enemy flying from Oporto, always mounted himself and his orderly upon English hunters, so as to make his escape should he at any time be unexpectedly surrounded. Upon one occasion, when reconnoitring, Hervey rode up, by mistake, to a small detachment of French cavalry. Fortunately for him, the men were dismounted, and busily employed in cooking their rations; but no sooner was the colonel discovered, and his rank recognized, than the order to mount was given. Hervey and his orderly, finding the odds greatly against them, immediately started off at a tremendous pace to reach our lines. The French dragoons were quickly in their saddles, for the prize was worth gaining, and amidst wild shouts and loud halloes, gave chase to their flying foes. The noise attracted the attention of some of the enemy’s lancers, who, being posted nearer the English forces, were enabled to cut off the retreat of the fugitives. The clattering of the horses’ hoofs, who had thus joined in the pursuit, sounded like a death-knell to the two gallant soldiers. ‘Your only chance, colonel,’ said the faithful orderly, ‘is to make for that ravine.’ Hervey followed the suggestion; the ravine was narrow, with only room for one horse to enter. No sooner had he gained it than, on looking round, a terrible sight presented itself. The devoted soldier, knowing that the life of his commanding officer could alone be saved by the sacrifice of his own, had placed himself across the narrow opening, and was literally pierced and cut to pieces. The delay thus occasioned enabled Hervey to pursue his flight. Gaining the open, he charged a stiff fence, and was soon out of sight of his pursuers.” He m., 1817, Louisa Catherine, 3rd dau. of Richard Caton, of Maryland, U.S.A.; was created a baronet, with remainder to his brother Frederick, 3rd Oct., 1818, and d. s. p. 24th Sept., 1819.
Lt.-Col. Robt. Torrens, 1st W.I. Regt.
Afterwards Lt.-Col. of 38th Regt. and Adjt.-Gen. in India. C.B. Belonged to the Londonderry family of this name, and was a near relative of Sir Henry Torrens, K.C.B., the Adjt.-Gen. In 1836 Col. Torrens was appointed a Commissioner by Parliament, for carrying out their scheme for the colonisation of South Australia.
Lt.-Col. Sir Charles Broke, K.C.B. (Permanent).
2nd son of Philip Broke, of Nacton, Suffolk. Served in the expeditions to Hanover and South America; also in the Pa. K.C.B. in Jan., 1815. Decorated with the Russian Order of St. Vladimir and the Dutch Order of Wilhelm, for his gallantry at Waterloo. In 1822 took the surname of Vere, in addition to that of Broke. A.D.C. to King Wm. IV., and K.C.H.; M.P. for East Suffolk. His elder brother was created a bart. in 1813, in consideration of the gallant victory he had achieved 1st June, 1813, as capt. of the “Shannon” ship of war, over the American frigate “Chesapeake.” Sir C. Broke-Vere d. a maj.-gen. 1st April, 1843.
Lt.-Col. Sir Jeremiah Dickson, K.C.B. (Permanent).
Joined the 2nd Dn. Gds., as cornet, in 1798. Served in the Pa., and was A.Q.M.G. to the army in Spain, and received the gold cross and one clasp. Promoted col. 27th May, 1825; appointed Q.M.G. in India, 12th July, 1827, maj.-gen. 1837, and Col.-in-Chf. 61st Regt., 1844. M. 15th March, 1818, Jemima, youngest dau. of Thos. Langford Brooke, of Mere Hall, co. Chester. Sir Jeremiah’s parentage is unknown, but from his Scripture name we may conclude that “Job Dickson,” ens. 67th Regt., in 1811, was a near relative. Sir Jeremiah d. in March, 1848.
Lt.-Col. Lord Greenock (Permanent).
Charles Murray, Lord Greenock succeeded his father, in 1843, as 2nd Earl Cathcart, G.C.B., Gen. and Col.-in-Chf. 1st D.G. Received the gold medal for Barrosa. Gov. Edinburgh Castle, Comr. of the Forces and Gov.-Gen. in North America. Bn. 1783; d. at St. Leonard’s 16th July, 1859, having m., 30th Sept., 1818, in France, Henrietta, 2nd dau. of Thos. Mather, and left issue.
Lt.-Col. John George Woodford, 1st Ft. Gds.
Bn. at Chatham, 28th Feb., 1785. Younger son of Col. John Woodford, by his 2nd wife (Susan, dau. of Cosmo, Duke of Gordon) and widow of 9th Earl of Westmoreland. D.A.Q.M.G. at Corunna, and with Sir J. Moore when the latter was wounded. Wounded same day, and horse shot. Was attached to Gen. Sir C. Colville’s division, but was sent, on the evening of 17th June, by his gen. to Wellington, to ask him if the British troops at Hal should join the main army. Only reached Waterloo a few hours before the battle commenced. Acted as extra A.D.C. to Wellington at Waterloo. C.B. and Col. Maj.-Gen. in 1837. K.C.B. and K.C.H. D. 22nd March, 1879.
Lt.-Col. C. Grant, 11th Foot.
Colquhoun Grant joined the 11th Foot in 1795, and attained the rank of Lt. Col. of 54th Regt. in 1821. C.B. for Waterloo. Son of Duncan Grant, of Lingeston, N.B. D. at Aix-la-Chapelle in the spring of 1829.
Lt.-Col. Sir Wm. M. Gomm, K.C.B., 2nd Ft. Gds.
Afterwards F.-M. Sir Wm. Maynard Gomm, G.C.B., Constable of the Tower and Col.-in-Chf. 13th Regt. L.I.; also D.C.L. and LL.D. This veteran soldier and philanthropist was son of Lieut.-Col. Wm. Gomm, who had served in America in the 46th Regt. The family is undoubtedly of French origin. As far back as 1685 we find Sir Bernard de Gomme appointed Master Surveyor of the Ordnance. Wm. M. Gomm entered the army, as ensign, in 1794, and at the age of 14 carried the colours of the 9th Foot—the Holy Boys—into action in Holland. Served in the Pa., and received the gold cross and one clasp. The charger he rode at Waterloo, by name “George,” survived until 1841, aged 33, and was buried under a stone seat in the garden at Stoke Park, near Windsor. The veteran charger’s veteran master held the high post of C.-in-C. in India, and received a F.-M.’s baton in Jan., 1868. He d. at Brighton, 15th March, 1875, full of years and good works. By his wife Eliz. (eldest dau. of Lord Robert Kerr), whom he m. in 1830, he had no issue.
Lt.-Col. Sir Henry Hollis Bradford, K.C.B., 1st Ft. Gds., W.
Bn. 25th June, 1781. 3rd and youngest son of Thos. Bradford, of Woodlands, near Doncaster and Ashdown Pk., co. Sussex, by Eliz., dau. of Wm. Otter, of Welham, co. Notts; served in the Pa., Knt. of the Dutch Order of Wilhelm, and of the Russian Order of St. Vladimir. D. at La Vacherie, near Lillière, France, 7th Dec., 1816, of wounds recd. at Waterloo. Bur. at Storrington, Sussex.
Lt.-Col. Sir George Scovell, K.C.B., h. p.
Aftds. G.C.B., Col.-in-Chf. 4th Lt. Dns., and Gov. Rl. Milit. College, Sandhurst. Served in the Pa., and was present at Corunna as D.A.Q.M.G. Recd. the gold cross and one clasp; also the silver war medal with eight clasps, and 4th class of St. Vladimir of Russia. D. at Henley Park, Guildford, 17th Jan., 1861.
Lt.-Col. D. Kelly, 73rd Foot.
Dawson Kelly joined the 47th Regt. as ens. in 1800. Became major of the 73rd in 1811. Towards the close of the battle of Waterloo a sergeant of his regt. came and told him that all the officers of the 73rd were killed or wounded. Although serving on the staff, Kelly immediately returned to take over the command. C.B. and bt.-lt.-col. On h. p. 15th Jan., 1818. Bt.-col. 1837. D. same year at Dungannon, Ireland. He was 5th son of Thos. Kelly, of Dawson’s Grove, co. Armagh, by his wife, Jane Waring. M.I. in Armagh Cathedral. Communicated by Lt.-Col. G.H. Johnston, late 15th Foot.
Maj. W. Campbell, 23rd Foot.
Was A.D.C. to Gen. Craufurd in the Pa. D. a C.B. and maj.-gen. 3rd June, 1852.
Maj. Hon. George Lionel Dawson, 1st Dn. Gds., W.
3rd son of John, 2nd Visct., and 1st Earl of Portarlington, by Lady Caroline Stuart, dau. of 3rd Earl of Bute. Bn. 28th Oct. 1788. Promoted bt.-lt.-col. 4th Dec., 1815. Placed on h. p. 17th Aug., 1820. C.B. Assumed the additional surname of Damer 14th March, 1829. M., 20th Aug., 1825, Mary, dau. of Lord Hugh Seymour, and had issue. D., 14th April, 1856.
Maj. Chas. Beckwith, 95th Foot, W.
Son of Capt. John Beckwith, 23rd Lt. Dns., and nephew of Sir George and Sir T.S. Beckwith. Bn. at Halifax, N.S., 2nd Oct., 1789. His mother was a sister of Judge Haliburton (Sam Slick). Brigade-maj. to the celebrated Light Division in the Pa. Lost his left leg at Waterloo. Was a frequent visitor at Apsley House. Being one day left alone in the Duke’s library his attention was called to Gilly’s Waldensee, which book graphically described the neglected state of the Waldensee inhabitants. His interest was touched, and soon after he took up his abode among those “primitive Christians of the Alps.” Beckwith did much for the good of the people, by whom he was greatly beloved. He d. as maj.-gen. at Torre, 19th July, 1862. See Memoir of General Beckwith, C.B., by M. Meille, translated, London, 1873. Also Foster’s Yorkshire Pedigrees.
Capt. Jas. Shaw, 43rd Foot.
Aftds. Sir James Shaw-Kennedy, K.C.B. Bn. 1788. Educated at the Military College at Marlow. Joined the 43rd L.I. as ens., 1805. Served with this regt. at Copenhagen, and proceeded to the Pa. in 1808. Served at Corunna, and in 1809 was adjt. Was A.D.C. to Gen. Robert Craufurd during 1809 and 1810. Present at siege of Ciudad Rodrigo. “Stood with Gen. Craufurd when, in the assault of that fort and place, he placed himself on the crest of the glacis, where he fell mortally wounded.” Served at the siege and storming of Badajoz, at Salamanca, and other actions. “On 18th June, 1815, he was allowed, in presence of Wellington, to form the 3rd Division (to which he was attached), in a new and unusual order of battle, to meet the formidable masses of cavalry seen forming in its front, and in this formation the division resisted, successfully, repeated attacks of Napoleon’s cavalry.” Commanded at Calais during the three years of the Army of Occupation. Organised the constabulary force of Ireland. Bt. maj. for Waterloo. M., 1820, Mary, dau. of David Kennedy, and assumed his wife’s name. D. a lt.-gen. and Col.-in-Chf. 47th Regt., 30th May, 1865.
Capt. J. Jessop, 44th Foot, W.
Served as A.D.C. to Gen. Dunlop in the Pa. The late Gen. Sir George L’Estrange thus speaks of John Jessop in his Recollections (published in 1873):—“A splendid officer, a perfect gentleman, particularly handsome, and a capital good fellow.” Made C.B. for Waterloo. Placed on h. p. as bt.-maj., 44th Regt., 1821. D. at Butterley Hall, Derbyshire, in Sept., 1869, aged 90.
