James Pattison (British Army officer)

James Pattison (1723-1805) was a distinguished officer in the Royal Artillery who made important contributions inter alia at the Battle of Fontenoy, in the American War of Independence, and as military commandant of New York City. He had been Chief Firemaster at Woolwich and ended his career as Colonel Commanding, Royal Artillery.

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