AIDE-DE-CAMP.
Capt. C.G. Gray, 95th Foot.
Charles George Gray served in the Pa., and was wounded at Badajoz. Promoted bt.-major 21st Jan., 1819. In 1830 was major on the unattached list, and on 27th May, 1836, became lt.-col. Retd. in 1837.
MAJOR OF BRIGADE.
Capt. S. Holmes, 78th Foot.
Served in the Pa. and led a forlorn hope at Burgos. Stephen Holmes was placed on h. p. 25th April, 1816. Brought back to f. p. as capt. 90th Regt., 3rd Feb., 1820. R. h. p. with rank of major, 24th Dec., 1825. In 1838, as lt.-col., recd. the appointment of Dep. Inspector Gen. of the Irish Constabulary. K.H. D. in 1839.
MAJOR-GENERAL.
Major-Gen. Frederick Adam, W.
Bn. 1781. 4th son of the Rt. Hon. Wm. Adam, of Blair Adam, Lord Lieut. for co. Kinross, by 2nd dau. of 10th Lord Elphinstone. Received an ensign’s commission in 1795, but continued his education and studied “the art of war” at the Milit. Academy, Woolwich. Made lieut. in the 26th Foot, 1796, and capt., 1799. Served with the 27th Foot in Holland from July to October, 1799, and was present in several actions. Served four months in 9th Foot, as capt., and then exchanged to the Coldstream Guards. Served in Egypt, and was promoted major in 1803, and in 1805, at age of 24, purchased the command of 21st Foot. Served in Sicily, and at battle of Maida. Appointed A.D.C. to the Prince Regent in 1811. In 1813 obtained command of a brigade in the army, and was sent to Spain. His command lay on the eastern side of the Pa., where there was a great lack of good commanders. Adam maintained his reputation, despite several reverses. When the French stormed and took Ordal, 12th Sept., 1813, he had his left arm broken and his left hand shattered. Made maj.-gen. 1814. The rout of the Old Guard at Waterloo by General Adam’s Brigade was the turning-point of the battle, and ensured victory. G.C.B., G.C.M.G., P.C., Gen. and Col.-in-Chf. 21st Foot. Gov. Ionian Islands. D. 17th Aug., 1853, very suddenly at Greenwich railway station. His widow d. 26th May, 1904.