Summary
Lieutenant General Sir James Watson KCB (1772 – 14 August 1862) was a British Army officer and Commander-in-Chief, India.
Sir James Watson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1772 Chilton, Buckinghamshire |
| Died | 14 August 1862 (aged 90) Wendover, Buckinghamshire, UK |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Commands held | Indian Army |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Military career edit
Watson was commissioned into the 14th Regiment of Foot reaching the rank of major in 1802.[1] He was appointed commanding officer of the 1st Battalion of his regiment in 1807 and served in India and Batavia.[1]
In March 1835 he was appointed Commander-in-Chief, India and continued in that role until September; two years later he was promoted to lieutenant general[2] and made colonel of the 14th Foot, a position he held until his death.[1]
He was also an active member of the Army and Navy Club.[3] He lived in Wendover in Buckinghamshire.[4]
He died in 1862. He had married Sarah, with whom he had at least a son and a daughter.[5]