Note 10 — REGIMENTAL LISTS.
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Son of Alexander Fraser, 15th Lord Saltoun, by Margaret, only dau. and heir of Simon Fraser, of Ness Castle. Saw much service in the Pa. Had four horses shot under him whilst defending Hougomont without (Col. M’Donell defending within). “Towards the close of Waterloo day he returned to his place in the line with about but one-third of the men with whom he had gone into action. He then took a prominent part in the last celebrated charge of the Guards.” K.T.; K.C.B.; G.C.H.; K.M.T.; K.St.G. Lt.-Gen. and Col.-in-Chf. 2nd Foot. Commanded a brigade in the war with China, 1842. Was justly described by Wellington, on one occasion, as a “pattern to the army both as man and soldier.” M. a natural dau. of Lord Chancellor Thurlow, and d. s. p. 18th August, 1853, near Rothes.