Sir Thomas Picton, G.C.B., K.
Son of Thos. Picton, of Poyston, co. Pembroke. The leader of the “fighting” third division in the Par. War. Victory and glory went hand in hand with this heroic leader, whose memory is so dear to every Briton. Received a probably mortal wound at Quatre Bras but concealed the fact from everyone, excepting an old servant, in order that he might be present at what he foresaw was to be a tremendous struggle. Fell whilst gloriously leading a charge of infantry to repel “one of the most serious attacks made by the enemy on our position.” It is said that on the morning of the 18th June, one of the first questions asked by Napoleon of his Staff was: “Où est la division de Picton?” A few hours later, the broken ranks and decimated companies of many French regts. answered the question. Picton’s body was conveyed to England and interred in the burial ground of St. George’s, Hanover Square. In 1859 his remains were finally deposited in St. Paul’s Cathedral. Pensions were granted to the sisters of Sir Thos. Picton, G.C.B., in consideration of his great services.
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Capt. Algernon Langton, 61st Foot, W.
3rd son of Bennet Langton, of Langton, co. Lincoln, by Mary, dowager Countess of Rothes. Wounded at Quatre Bras. Made a bt.-maj. On h. p. 1817. Took holy orders. M. Mary Anne, sister of Edward Drewe, of Grange, co. Devon, and had issue a son, Bennet. D. 1829.
Capt. J. Tyler, 93rd Foot, W.
Picton’s first A.D.C. in the Pa. Was by his General’s side when he was killed at Waterloo. Sent home with the body. Made bt.-maj. for Waterloo. Placed on h. p. 1820. Appointed junior maj. of the 97th Regt. in 1829. Belonged to a Glamorganshire family. D. 4th June, 1842.
Capt. N. Chambers, 1st. Ft. Gds., K.
Son of George Chambers by the Hon. Jane Rodney, eldest dau. of the “Great” Lord Rodney by his 2nd wife, Henrietta Clies. Killed a few minutes after Picton fell.
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