James Watson (British Army officer)
| 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.
Military career
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]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 14th Regiment of Foot
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 19456. p. 64. 10 January 1837. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
- ↑ Rules & Regulations and List of Members of the Army & Navy Club H. M. Pollett, 1861
- ↑ Wills & Bequests Illustrated London News, 1863
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lord William Bentinck |
Commander-in-Chief, India 1835 |
Succeeded by Sir Henry Fane |