| Sir James Watson | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Indian Army |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Lieutenant General Sir James Watson KCB was Commander-in-Chief, India.
Watson was commissioned into the 14th Regiment of Foot reaching the rank of Major in 1802.[1] He was appointed Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion of his Regiment in 1807 and served in India and Batavia.[1]
In March 1835 he was appointed Commander-in-Chief, India and continued in that role until September; two years later he was promoted to Lieutenant General[2] and made Colonel of the Regiment.[1] He was also an active member of the Army and Navy Club.[3]
He lived in Wendover in Buckinghamshire.[4]
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lord William Bentinck |
Commander-in-Chief, India 1835 |
Succeeded by Sir Henry Fane |