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| serviceyears = 1800 – 1804 (Canadian Militia)<br/>1804 – 1812 (USV)<br/>1812 – 1822 (USA)<br/>1822 – 1839 (NFA) | | serviceyears = 1800 – 1804 (Canadian Militia)<br/>1804 – 1812 (USV)<br/>1812 – 1822 (USA)<br/>1822 – 1839 (NFA) | ||
| battles = {{tree list}} | | battles = {{tree list}} | ||
[[Canadian War]] | *[[Canadian War]] | ||
*[[Quebec Campaign (1804)|Quebec Campaign]] | **[[Quebec Campaign (1804)|Quebec Campaign]] | ||
**[[First Battle of Montreal]] | ***[[First Battle of Montreal]] | ||
**[[Battle of the Citadel]] | ***[[Battle of the Citadel]] | ||
{{tree list/ | ***[[Battle of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu]] | ||
***[[Siege of Fort Chambly]] | |||
***[[Razing of Montreal]] | |||
*[[War of 1812]] | |||
**[[Newfoundland Campaign]] | |||
*[[Fidèle Uprising]] | |||
**[[St. John Skirmish]] | |||
**[[Battle of Whitbourne (1824)|Battle of Whitbourne]] | |||
*[[1833 Newfoundland Uprising]] | |||
**[[Battle of St. John (1833)|Battle of St. John]] | |||
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In July 1832, Charles would be appointed as the first [[Commanding General of the Newfoundland Armies]] and he quickly began to reshape the [[Newfoundland Army]]. He petitioned [[Congress of Newfoundland|Congress]] to increase the army and navy's budget to provide for better defence against British and Canadian attacks. During his first year as Commanding General, he was able to increase the [[Regular Army (Newfoundland)|Regular Army]] to 7,500 men and increased the militia to 25,000 men. Over the course of his tenure he would increase the size of the regular army to 15,000 active troops (including 1,500 guards) and the [[Newfoundland Army Volunteers|Volunteers]] to 45,000. He would also increase the navy from 3 frigates to one 4th rate SOL, five 4th rate frigates, and a eight schooners. | In July 1832, Charles would be appointed as the first [[Commanding General of the Newfoundland Armies]] and he quickly began to reshape the [[Newfoundland Army]]. He petitioned [[Congress of Newfoundland|Congress]] to increase the army and navy's budget to provide for better defence against British and Canadian attacks. During his first year as Commanding General, he was able to increase the [[Regular Army (Newfoundland)|Regular Army]] to 7,500 men and increased the militia to 25,000 men. Over the course of his tenure he would increase the size of the regular army to 15,000 active troops (including 1,500 guards) and the [[Newfoundland Army Volunteers|Volunteers]] to 45,000. He would also increase the navy from 3 frigates to one 4th rate SOL, five 4th rate frigates, and a eight schooners. | ||
== Early life == | |||
Georges Mont Charles was born on July 21, 1788 to Jean-Baptiste Charles, a middle class merchant, and Renée Charles a seamstress. | |||
When he was 12, at his father's behest, he enlisted as a buglar in the [[Montreal Light Infantry]]. During his time in the ILM, he would get a girlfriend whom he described as the "light and love of [his] life." | |||
== Military career == | |||
=== Early years (1804 – 1806) === | |||
In 1804, when Canada and the United States went to war, he ran across the border and became a founding member of the [[1st Quebec Volunteer Dragoons]], they made him an ensign and the colour bearer. He would serve in the [[Quebec Campaign]], earning distinction for his actions during the opening [[First Battle of Montreal|Battle of Montreal]]. | |||
Revision as of 22:10, 28 July 2025
George Charles | |
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| 1st Commanding General of the Newfoundland Armies | |
| In office 8 July 1832 – 15 January 1839 | |
| Appointed by | Alexander Dickson |
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| Born | July 21, 1788 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Cavalry |
| Years of service | 1800 – 1804 (Canadian Militia) 1804 – 1812 (USV) 1812 – 1822 (USA) 1822 – 1839 (NFA) |
| Rank | .svg){kind=small} Bvt. Brigadier General (USV).svg){kind=small} Major General (NA) |
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Major General George Charles () was a Canadian-American military officer who was influential in recruiting Canadians to the American cause.
In July 1832, Charles would be appointed as the first Commanding General of the Newfoundland Armies and he quickly began to reshape the Newfoundland Army. He petitioned Congress to increase the army and navy's budget to provide for better defence against British and Canadian attacks. During his first year as Commanding General, he was able to increase the Regular Army to 7,500 men and increased the militia to 25,000 men. Over the course of his tenure he would increase the size of the regular army to 15,000 active troops (including 1,500 guards) and the Volunteers to 45,000. He would also increase the navy from 3 frigates to one 4th rate SOL, five 4th rate frigates, and a eight schooners.
Early life
Georges Mont Charles was born on July 21, 1788 to Jean-Baptiste Charles, a middle class merchant, and Renée Charles a seamstress.
When he was 12, at his father's behest, he enlisted as a buglar in the Montreal Light Infantry. During his time in the ILM, he would get a girlfriend whom he described as the "light and love of [his] life."
Military career
Early years (1804 – 1806)
In 1804, when Canada and the United States went to war, he ran across the border and became a founding member of the 1st Quebec Volunteer Dragoons, they made him an ensign and the colour bearer. He would serve in the Quebec Campaign, earning distinction for his actions during the opening Battle of Montreal.