Career
He was the son of Admiral George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington. They had two children:
George Byng, 4th Viscount Torrington (1740–1812)
John Byng, 5th Viscount Torrington (1743–1813)
From 1742 to 1748, Byng was Colonel of the 4th Regiment of Marines (British Army). From 1749 to 1750 he was Colonel of the 48th Regiment of Foot.
He ended his military career with the rank of Major General.
