Career
In 1794, he was a lieutenant in the 78th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot. In 1795, he was Captain in the 17th Dragoons. He joined the Coldstream Guards in 1811 as a Lieutenant Colonel, and served in the Peninsular War.
He was wounded slightly in the battle.
He commanded the Brigade of Guards in Canada from 1838 to 1841. He was promoted general in 1854.
