William Longworth Dames | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 March 1806 |
| Died | 20 February 1868 |
| Allegiance |
United Kingdom |
| Service/ |
British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant-General |
| Battles/wars | Indian Rebellion |
Lieutenant-General William Longworth Dames (2 March 1806 – 20 February 1868) was a British Army officer who served as colonel of the 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot.
Military career
Dames was commissioned into the 66th Regiment of Foot on 26 July 1826 [1] and promoted to lieutenant on 24 November 1828. [2] Promoted to lieutenant-colonel on 1 November 1842, [3] he commanded the British forces during the siege of Azimghur in April 1858 during the Indian Rebellion. [4] He became colonel of the 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot in 1865. [5]
References
- ^ Hart's Annual Army List. 1845.
- ^ "No. 18526". The London Gazette. 25 November 1828. p. 2170.
- ^ "No. 20156". The London Gazette. 1 November 1842. p. 3002.
- ^ "No. 22163". The London Gazette. 17 July 1858. p. 3350.
- ^ "No. 22930". The London Gazette. 17 January 1865. p. 214.
William Longworth Dames | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 March 1806 |
| Died | 20 February 1868 |
| Allegiance |
United Kingdom |
| Service/ |
British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant-General |
| Battles/wars | Indian Rebellion |
Lieutenant-General William Longworth Dames (2 March 1806 – 20 February 1868) was a British Army officer who served as colonel of the 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot.
Military career
Dames was commissioned into the 66th Regiment of Foot on 26 July 1826 [1] and promoted to lieutenant on 24 November 1828. [2] Promoted to lieutenant-colonel on 1 November 1842, [3] he commanded the British forces during the siege of Azimghur in April 1858 during the Indian Rebellion. [4] He became colonel of the 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot in 1865. [5]
References
- ^ Hart's Annual Army List. 1845.
- ^ "No. 18526". The London Gazette. 25 November 1828. p. 2170.
- ^ "No. 20156". The London Gazette. 1 November 1842. p. 3002.
- ^ "No. 22163". The London Gazette. 17 July 1858. p. 3350.
- ^ "No. 22930". The London Gazette. 17 January 1865. p. 214.