William Longworth Dames
William Longworth Dames | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 March 1806 |
| Died | 20 February 1868 |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant-General |
| Battles/wars | Indian Rebellion |
Lieutenant-General William Longworth Dames (2 March 1806 – 20 February 1868) was a British Army officer who served as colonel of the 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot.
Military career
Dames was commissioned into the 66th Regiment of Foot on 26 July 1826[1] and promoted to lieutenant on 24 November 1828.[2] Promoted to lieutenant-colonel on 1 November 1842,[3] he commanded the British forces during the siege of Azimghur in April 1858 during the Indian Rebellion.[4] He became colonel of the 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot in 1865.[5]
References
- ^ "Hart's Annual Army List". 1845. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
- ^ "No. 18526". The London Gazette. 25 November 1828.
- ^ "No. 20156". The London Gazette. 1 November 1842.
- ^ "No. 22163". The London Gazette. 17 July 1858.
- ^ "No. 22930". The London Gazette. 17 January 1865.