John Aitchison (British Army officer)
| Sir John Aitchison | |
|---|---|
| Born |
25 April 1779 Tranent |
| Died |
12 May 1875 London |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Peninsular War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
General Sir John Aitchison GCB (25 April 1779 - 12 May 1875) was a British Army officer.
Military career
Aitchison was commissioned into the Scots Fusilier Guards. He took part in the cross of the River Douro during the Peninsular War.[1] He fought at the Battle of Talavera in July 1809, the Battle of Bussaco in September 1810 and the Battle of Salamanca in July 1812 before seeing action at the Battle of Vitoria in June 1813, the Siege of San Sebastián in July 1813 and the Battle of Nivelle in November 1813.[1] He also fought at the Battle of the Nive in December 1813 and Battle of Bayonne in April 1814 and went on to become Major General on the staff of the Madras Presidency in 1845.[1] He became colonel of the Scots Fusilier Guards in 1870.[2]
He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery in a mausoleum west of the main chapel.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Aitchison Mausoleum". The Mausolea & Monuments Trust. Retrieved 1 May 2014.
- ↑ "the Third Regiment of Foot Guards". British Empire. Retrieved 1 May 2014.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir John Woodford |
Colonel of the Scots Fusilier Guards 1870–1875 |
Succeeded by Lord Rokeby |