He enlisted in the 23rd Regiment of Foot (better known as the Royal Welch Fusiliers) and saw action in a number of overseas conflicts (including Nova Scotia 1808--1810), rising to the rank of captain.
He enlisted in the 23rd Regiment of Foot (better known as the Royal Welch Fusiliers) when quite young. He saw action in a number of overseas conflicts (including Nova Scotia 1808--1810), rising to the rank of captain.