William Cartwright (British Army officer, died 1873) explained

William Cartwright (British Army officer, died 1873) should not be confused with William Cartwright (British Army officer, died 1827).

William Cartwright
Birth Date:28 February 1797
Allegiance:United Kingdom
Rank:General
Branch:British Army
Battles:Napoleonic Wars

General William Cartwright (28 February 1797 – 5 June 1873) was a British Army officer.

Military career

Born the son of William Ralph Cartwright MP and Emma Mary Maude Cartwright, Cartwright served in the 61st (South Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot and then in the 3rd Dragoons and then the 10th Hussars.[1] He was present at the Battle of the Pyrenees in July 1813, the Battle of Nivelle in November 1813 and the Battle of the Nive in December 1813 as well as the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815.[1] He was buried at St Michael Churchyard, Aynho, Northamptonshire.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: General William Cartwright. Imperial War Museum. 14 July 2019.
  2. Web site: William Cartwright. Find-a-grave. 14 July 2019.

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