Alexander Gordon (British Army officer, born 1781)
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For the British officer killed at Waterloo, see Alexander Gordon (British staff officer).
Alexander Gordon (1781–1873) was a British officer during the Napoleonic Wars.[1] He was commissioned a captain in the 15th Hussars and he fought in the Peninsular War. His correspondence during the Corunna Campaign were collated and published early in the 20th century.[2]
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Alexander Gordon | |
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Born | 1781 (1781) |
Died | 1873 (aged 89–90) Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | Captain |
Commands held | 15th The King's Hussars |
Battles/wars | Napoleonic Wars
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Relations | George Gordon, 3rd Earl of Aberdeen (father) Penelope Dearing (mother) |
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