James Watson (British Army officer)
Lieutenant General Sir James Watson KCB (1772 – 14 August 1862) was a British Army officer and Commander-in-Chief, India.
Sir James Watson | |
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| Born | 1772 Chilton, Buckinghamshire |
| Died | 14 August 1862 (aged 90) Wendover, Buckinghamshire, UK |
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| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Indian Army |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Military career
Watson was commissioned into the 14th Regiment of Foot reaching the rank of Major in 1802.[1] He was appointed Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion of his Regiment in 1807 and served in India and Batavia.[1]
In March 1835 he was appointed Commander-in-Chief, India and continued in that role until September; two years later he was promoted to Lieutenant General[2] and made Colonel of the 14th Foot, a position he held until his death.[1]
He was also an active member of the Army and Navy Club.[3] He lived in Wendover in Buckinghamshire.[4]
He died in 1862. He had married Sarah, with whom he had at least a son and a daughter.[5]
References
- 14th Regiment of Foot
- "No. 19456". The London Gazette. 10 January 1837. p. 64.
- Rules & Regulations and List of Members of the Army & Navy Club H. M. Pollett, 1861
- Wills & Bequests Illustrated London News, 1863
- "Major General Sir James Watson". Retrieved 10 July 2016.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Lord William Bentinck |
Commander-in-Chief, India 1835 |
Succeeded by Sir Henry Fane |
| Preceded by Sir Frederick Cavendish Ponsonby |
Colonel of the 86th (Royal County Down) Regiment of Foot 1836–1837 |
Succeeded by Arthur Brooke |
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