William Lovelace Walton
General William Lovelace Walton (1788 – 11 January 1865) was a British Army officer who served as colonel of the 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot.
William Lovelace Walton | |
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| Born | 1788 |
| Died | 11 January 1865 |
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| Service/ |  |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Coldstream Guards |
| Battles/wars | Napoleonic Wars |
Military career
Walton was commissioned as an ensign in the Coldstream Guards on 8 May 1806.[1] He was present at the Battle of Copenhagen in September 1807 during the Napoleonic Wars.[1] He then saw action at the Battle of Talavera in July 1809, the Battle of Bussaco in September 1810 and the retreat to the Lines of Torres Vedras in Spring 1811.[1] He served as battalion adjutant at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815.[2] He went on to become commanding officer of his regiment in December 1839.[1]
In retirement he became colonel of the 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot in March 1856 until his death in 1865.[3] He was promoted full General on 6 March 1863.[4]
References
- "William Lovelace Walton". British Empire. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
- Glover, Gareth (2010). "The Waterloo Archive". Frontline. ISBN 978-1848325401.
- "No. 21861". The London Gazette. 18 March 1856. p. 1080.
- "No. 22714". The London Gazette. 6 March 1863. p. 1357.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Sir John Grey |
Colonel of the 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot 1856–1865 |
Succeeded by William Longworth Dames |