Note 16 — REGIMENTAL LISTS.

Afterwards Viscount Hardinge, G.C.B., and K.T.S. 3rd son of Rev. Henry Hardinge, Rector of Stanhope, co. Durham, by Frances, dau. of James Best, of Park House, Boxley, Kent. Served throughout the Par. War, most of the time being D.Q.M.G. of the Portuguese army. Received the gold medal and five clasps. In 1815 was attached to the Prussian army, being so employed by Wellington, whom he kept au fait of what was passing. Was present at the battle of Ligny, where he was sev. wnded. in the left hand. “On the night of the 16th June, 1815, he lay in a wretched hut with his amputated left hand lying by his side.” Wellington’s despatch to Earl Bathurst, of 30th June, 1815, did full justice to Hardinge’s services with Prince Blucher’s army. In 1846 was created a viscount in acknowledgment of his valuable services as Gov.-Gen. in the East Indies. (Medal and two clasps for the Sutlej campaign.) Col.-in-Chf. 57th Regt., 1843. Com.-in-Chf. at home, 1852, and F.-M. 1855. M. 10th Dec., 1821, Lady Emily Stewart, 7th dau. of Robert, 1st Marquis of Londonderry, and had issue. D. 24th Sept., 1856.