OF THE 50th (QUEEN’S OWN) REGIMENT,
And of Fairlie House, South Yarra, near Melbourne, Victoria.
Born July 1st, 1790. Died 18th July, 1877.
Lieut.-Colonel Anderson’s Services.
“Expedition to Calabria, including the battle of Maida, and subsequent operations, and capture of the fortress of Catrone; expedition to Egypt in 1807; Peninsular War from April, 1809, to January, 1812, including the battles of Talavera (wounded) and Busaco; retreat to the Lines of Torres Vedras and various affairs there; with the advance at Espinhal, battle of Fuentes d’Onoro, and many other affairs and skirmishes. (War Medal with four clasps.) Served at the capture of Guadeloupe in 1815. Commanded a brigade at the battle of Punniar (medal), and was severely wounded at its head when in the act of charging the enemy’s guns.”—Hart’s Army List.
1. “Military Order of the Bath,” founded by King George I, 25th May, 1725.
2. “The Guelphic Order” (Hanoverian), founded by King George IV, when Prince Regent, in the name of his father, George III, on 12th August, 1815.
3. “The War Medal,” granted by the Queen, 1st June, 1847, for services in the Peninsular War (4 clasps):—
1. Maida, July 4, 1806.