BROWN, SIR GEORGE

BROWN, SIR GEORGE, British general, was born at Linkwood, near Elgin, in 1790, and entered the army in 1806. He served through the Peninsular campaign (1808-13), and in 1814 joining Ross's expedition against the United States, was wounded at the battle of Bladensburg, and obtained his lieutenant-colonelcy. In the Crimean war (1854-55) he commanded the Light Division, and was severely wounded at Inkermann. In 1855 he was created a G.C.B., and in 1856 was gazetted 'General for distinguished service in the field.' In 1860 he became commander-in-chief in Ireland, and he died at Linkwood, 27th August 1865.