William Lovelace Walton
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General William Lovelace Walton (1788 – 11 January 1865) was a British Army officer who served as colonel of the 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot.
William Lovelace Walton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1788 |
| Died | 11 January 1865 (aged 76–77) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
Branch |  British Army |
Rank | General |
| Commands | Coldstream Guards |
Conflicts | Napoleonic Wars |
Military career
Walton was commissioned as an ensign in the Coldstream Guards on 8 May 1806.[1] He was present at the Battle of Copenhagen in September 1807 during the Napoleonic Wars.[1] He then saw action at the Battle of Talavera in July 1809, the Battle of Bussaco in September 1810 and the retreat to the Lines of Torres Vedras in Spring 1811.[1] He served as battalion adjutant at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815.[2] He went on to become commanding officer of his regiment in December 1839.[1]
In retirement, he became colonel of the 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot in March 1856 until his death in 1865.[3] He was promoted full General on 6 March 1863.[4]