George Warde
General George Warde (24 November 1725 – 11 March 1803) was a British Army officer. The second son of Colonel John Warde of Squerryes Court in Westerham, and Miss Frances Bristow of Micheldever. He was a close childhood friend of James Wolfe, the Conqueror of Quebec. He became a colonel in the Royal Horse Guards. (2 April 1778 Colonel of the 1st Regiment of Horse). In 1773 he became colonel of the 14th Dragoons, then in 1791 was appointed Commander-in-Chief, Ireland, a post which earned him the rank of general in 1796.
George Warde | |
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General George Warde | |
| Born | 24 November 1725 |
| Died | 11 March 1803 (aged 77) |
| Buried | St Mary Abchurch, London |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Ireland |
He died in 1803 and is buried at St Mary Abchurch in London.
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