Cornet's commission
1746 AD enlisted
He enters the army at 17 by buying a cornet's commission in the Duke of Cumberland's Dragoons in 1746, and advances to lieutenant the following year.
He then served for two years in Flanders during the War of the Austrian Succession.
After the war he was transferred to the 20th Regiment of Foot, where he became a friend of James Wolfe
Unknown - England
Lattitude: 52.3555° N
Longitude: 1.1742° W
Region: Europe
Modern Day United Kingdom
Lattitude: 52.3555° N
Longitude: 1.1742° W
Region: Europe
Modern Day United Kingdom
Subjects Who or What enlisted?
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William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe Commander-in-Chief of Br...
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