George Bernard
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General George Bernard (died May 1820) was a British Army officer.
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George Bernard | |
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The Beaumont Family, painting by George Romney, 1777-1779; General George Bernard is standing in a leaning posture over the back of the chair of his wife, Elizabeth Beaumont | |
| Died | 1820 |
| Allegiance |  Great Britain |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Rank | General |
Military career
Bernard was appointed a captain in the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons on 7 July 1774[1] and then promoted to major in the 20th Light Dragoons on 3 December 1782[2] and to lieutenant colonel in the 86th Regiment of Foot on 8 April 1783.[3]
He became Lieutenant-Governor of Kinsale and Charles Fort on 30 December 1786.[4] He raised the 84th Regiment of Foot on 2 November 1793[5] and was appointed its lieutenant colonel commandant on 1 March 1794[6] before being promoted to full colonel on 15 March 1794.[7] He was promoted to major-general on 14 May 1796,[8] lieutenant-general on 1 October 1803[9] and to full general on 4 June 1813.[10]
He lived at Heaton Lodge in Kirkheaton.[11]