The Waterloo Roll Call: With Biographical Notes and AnecdotesDalton, Charles
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The Waterloo Roll Call: With Biographical Notes and Anecdotes
Dalton, Charles
Great Britain. Army -- Registers; Waterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815
Afterwards Gen. John Millett Hamerton, C.B., Col.-in-Chf. 55th Regt.
The following obituary notice appeared in the _Illustrated London
News_ in Feb., 1855:—“This highly-distinguished officer died on the
27th ult., at Orchardstown, his country residence in Tipperary, after
a short illness. He was a soldier from his youth, and obtained his
first commission of cornet at the early age of fifteen, in 1792. In
1794 he served under the Duke of York; in 1795 embarked for the West
Indies; in 1796 assisted at the capture of St. Lucia; and, in 1801,
fought with distinction in Egypt. Subsequently he took part in the Pa.
campaigns, in command of the 1st Batt. of the 44th. At Waterloo he
bravely led on the 2nd Batt. of the same gallant regiment, and was
left for dead on that bloody field, having received several severe
wounds in the head and thigh. Owing to the attachment of a faithful
non-commissioned officer, Sergeant Ryan, who brought his wounded and
insensible commander under the care of skilful medical treatment, he
slowly recovered, and with his devoted follower returned home. A
chivalric soldier, an honourable and most amiable gentleman, General
Hamerton is deeply lamented by all who came within the influence of
his high and endearing qualities.” He m. Mrs. Hennessy (_née_
Sullivan), and had issue.
Footnote 2:
Was twice wounded at Waterloo and had two horses shot under him. C.B.
Previous to entering the army had served as a volunteer with the
militia, and did good service during the Irish Rebellion. In 1825
succeeded to the command of the Connaught Rangers. He was 5th son of
George O’Malley, of Gornsay, Castlebar, co. Mayo. D. in London, 16th
May, 1843. M.I. at Castlebar.
Footnote 3:
Bt.-maj. for Waterloo. D. 1825.
Footnote 4:
Serving in 1817.
Footnote 5:
Afterwards Col. W. Burney, K.H., retired full pay. Entered the army in
1808. He served at the capture of Ischia and Procida in 1809; defence
of Cadiz (1810); Sabugal, Fuentes d’Onor, and the retreat from Burgos;
subsequently in the campaign in Holland (1814); Quatre Bras, where he
was twice wounded; and the Burmese war. Commissions dated: Ensign,
April 28th, 1808; Lieut. May 1st, 1810; Capt. June 2nd, 1814; Maj.
Sept. 6th, 1827; Lt.-col. Nov. 23rd, 1841; Col. Nov. 28th, 1854.
Living in 1876.
Footnote 6:
5th son of the Hon. Henry Fane, M.P., by Anne, dau. of Edward Buckley
Batson. Served in the Pa., and was present at Vittoria, capture of San
Sebastian, and Nive. Severely wounded at Quatre Bras. Attained rank of
Gen. and Col.-in-Chf. 54th Regt. D. 12th March, 1868.
Footnote 7:
Retd. as lieut. f. p. 10th Rl. Veteran Batt. in 1821.
Footnote 8:
D. 1823 as lieut.
Footnote 9:
H. p. 25th March, 1817.
Footnote 10:
H. p. 25th March, 1817.
Footnote 11:
Serving in 1816. Out of the regt. in Jan., 1817.
Footnote 12:
Serving in 1816. Out of the regt. in Jan., 1817.
Footnote 13:
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