James O'Hara, 2nd Baron Tyrawley

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James O'Hara, 2nd Baron Tyrawley and 1st Baron Kilmaine, PC (1682July 14, 1774) was an officer of the British Army. He was given the rank of field marshal on June 10, 1763. His father was Charles O'Hara, 1st Baron Tyrawley, a military officer as well.

O'Hara commanded the 7th Regiment of Foot, 4th Dragoon Guards, 2nd Horse Grenadier Guards, 3rd Horse Guards, 10th Regiment of Foot, 14th Regiment of Dragoons, 3rd Regiment of Dragoons, and the Coldstream Guards, successively.

His illegitimate son Charles O'Hara also saw military service in the American War of Independence and the French Revolution, rising to the rank of full general.

Peerage of Ireland
Preceded by
New Creation
Baron Kilmaine
1722–1774
Succeeded by
Extinct
Preceded by
Charles O'Hara
Baron Tyrawley
1724–1774
Succeeded by
Extinct

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