Graham joined the Army as an ensign in the 2nd ( Queen 's ) Regiment of Foot on 1 September 1706 , and was present at the Battle of Almanza , where he was taken prisoner . He was promoted to lieutenant on 2 March 1710 and served in the expedition to Canada in 1711 . On 23 March 1723 he became lieutenant-colonel of the Queen 's Regiment , and on 12 August 1741 he was promoted to colonel of the 54th ( later 43rd ) Regiment of Foot . He transferred to the colonelcy of the 11th Regiment of Foot on 7 February 1746 , was promoted to brigadier-general on 18 April 1746 , and took part in the raid on Lorient . He died on 29 September 1747
expedition to Canada
Quebec Expedition
William Graham (British Army officer)