Richard G. England
Richard G. England | |
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_by_John_Downman_(1750-1824).jpg) 1806 portrait of England by John Downman | |
| Born | c. 1750 |
| Died | 7 November 1812 (aged 62) London, England |
| Allegiance | Great Britain United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Service years | 1765–1812 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-general |
| Commands | 24th Regiment of Foot Western District |
| Conflicts | |
Lieutenant-General Richard G. England (c. 1750 – 7 November 1812) was a British Army officer who served as the lieutenant-governor of Plymouth.
Life
Richard G. England was born c. 1750 in Ennis, County Clare. England was commissioned at the rank of ensign in the British Army's 47th Regiment of Foot on 20 November 1765.[1]
During the American War of Independence, England fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill in June 1775, the Battle of Quebec in December 1775 and the Battles of Saratoga in Autumn 1777, where he was taken prisoner by American forces.[1] He remained in American captivity as part of the Convention Army until being exchanged with the rest of the prisoners. Promoted to lieutenant colonel, he became commanding officer of the 24th Regiment of Foot on 20 February 1783.[1]
He became commandant of Detroit in June 1792 and was one of the first colonists of Western Upper Canada.[2] He went on to be lieutenant-governor of Plymouth and general officer commanding of the Western District in August 1803.[3] He was also colonel of the 5th Regiment of Foot.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Richard G. England". Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- ^ Stephens, H. M. (23 September 2004). "England, Sir Richard (1793–1883), army officer". In Lunt, James (ed.). Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/8809. ISBN 978-0-19-861412-8. (Subscription, Wikipedia Library access or UK public library membership required.)
- ^ "No. 15608". The London Gazette. 6 August 1803. p. 985.