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{{Infobox military person|name=Benjamin Hughes<br/>{{small|{{post-nominals|country=ENG|VC|CB|DSC}}}}|birth_date=June 28, 1766|death_date={{death date and age|1845|1|21|1766|6|28}}|death_place=York, Dominion of Canada|birth_place=London, Great Britain|rank=Major General|allegiance={{flag|Canada|1812}}|serviceyears=1812-1839|battles=[[Native Wars]]
{{Infobox military person|name={{small|Major General}}<br/>Benjamin Hughes<br/>{{small|{{post-nominals|country=ENG|VC|CB|DSC}}}}|birth_date=June 28, 1766|death_date={{death date and age|1845|1|21|1766|6|28}}|death_place=York, Dominion of Canada|birth_place=London, Great Britain|rank=Major General|allegiance={{flag|Canada|1812}}|serviceyears=1812-1839|battles=[[Native Wars]]
*Great Lakes War
*Great Lakes War
*Great Western War
*Great Western War
**[[Battle of Green Water]]
[[Canadian War]]
[[Canadian War]]
*Battle of the Citadel  
*[[Battle of the Citadel]]
*Battle of Lewispointe
*[[Newfoundland Campaign|Defence of Newfoundland]]
*Battle of Deer Lake
**[[Battle of Lewispointe]]{{WIA}}
*Siege of Fort William|children=3|branch=Army}}
**[[Battle of Deer Lake]]
**[[Battle of Stephanville]]
*[[Siege of Fort William]]
*[[Siege of Fort Niagara]]
*[[Second Battle of the Wabash]]|children=3|branch=Army}}


Major General '''Benjamin Hughes''' {{Post-nominals|VC|CB|DSC|country=ENG|commas=yes}} (June 28, 1766-January 21, 1845) was an Canadian army general who served in the [[Native Wars]] and the [[Canadian War]]. He is most known for his involvement during the [[Newfoundland Campaign]].
Major General '''Benjamin Hughes''' {{Post-nominals|VC|CB|DSC|country=ENG|commas=yes}} (June 28, 1766-January 21, 1845) was an Canadian army general who served in the [[Native Wars]] and the [[Canadian War]]. He is most known for his involvement during the [[Newfoundland Campaign]].
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=== Newfoundland Campaign ===
=== Newfoundland Campaign ===
Hughes was a major flaw to the Canadian strategy during the [[Newfoundland Campaign]], he would constantly move in to attack the enemy, which would stretch out the Canadian forces which would befit the Americans.
Hughes was a major flaw to the Canadian strategy during the [[Newfoundland Campaign]], he would constantly move in to attack the enemy, which would stretch out the Canadian forces which would befit the Americans.
== Honors ==
[[File:Victoria Cross (UK) ribbon.png|border|60x60px]] Victoria Cross
[[File:Order of the Bath UK ribbon.svg|border|61x61px]] Companion of the Order of the Bath
[[File:Ribbon - Distinguished Service Cross.png|border|60x60px]] Distinguished Service Cross
[[File:Canadian General Service Medal ribbon.PNG|border|61x61px]] Canadian General Service Medal
Great Lakes War Medal


== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==
Hughes is seen as a monster and a murderer, he is also seen as a saint and hero who helped bring freedom to Newfoundland.
Hughes is seen as a monster and a murderer, he is also seen as a saint and hero who helped bring freedom to Newfoundland.

Latest revision as of 15:54, 8 June 2021

Major General
Benjamin Hughes
VC CB DSC
BornJune 28, 1766
London, Great Britain
DiedJanuary 21, 1845(1845-01-21) (aged 78)
York, Dominion of Canada
Allegiance Canada
Service/branchArmy
Years of service1812-1839
RankMajor General
Battles/warsNative Wars

Canadian War

Children3

Major General Benjamin Hughes VC, CB, DSC (June 28, 1766-January 21, 1845) was an Canadian army general who served in the Native Wars and the Canadian War. He is most known for his involvement during the Newfoundland Campaign.

Early life

Benjamin Hughes was said to be a strange child who had a very large interest in war and military things. When he was 15 he joined the Royal Cadet Academy in York.

Military career

Great Lakes War

Hughes was involved in the Great Lakes War which was fought between the United States and Canada against the native tribes. He committed atrocities which included burning down villages and killing civilians. For his actions he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.

Newfoundland Campaign

Hughes was a major flaw to the Canadian strategy during the Newfoundland Campaign, he would constantly move in to attack the enemy, which would stretch out the Canadian forces which would befit the Americans.

Honors

Victoria Cross (UK) ribbon.png Victoria Cross

Order of the Bath UK ribbon.svg Companion of the Order of the Bath

Ribbon - Distinguished Service Cross.png Distinguished Service Cross

Canadian General Service Medal ribbon.PNG Canadian General Service Medal

Great Lakes War Medal

Legacy

Hughes is seen as a monster and a murderer, he is also seen as a saint and hero who helped bring freedom to Newfoundland.