Abt 1778 - 1871 (~ 93 years)
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Name |
Robert Douglas |
Prefix |
General |
Suffix |
CB |
Birth |
Abt 1778 |
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Gender |
Male |
Death |
10 Feb 1871 |
Claygate, Surrey, England |
Person ID |
I184945 |
My Genealogy |
Last Modified |
8 Jun 2022 |
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Notes |
- Eldest son
Served in Royal Artillery, entering service on 1st November 1796.
He was present at the capture of the Danish and Swedish West India Islands in 1801 and in the expedition to the north of Germany in 1805.
He commanded a fiefd battery and fought at Salamanca, Vittoria, Ptrennes, Nivelle, and St Sebastian.
For distinguished services he received the gold cross, the silver was medal and a clasp, etc.
Captain RA at time of marriage
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