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| appointer = [[Queen Victoria]] | | appointer = [[Queen Victoria]] | ||
| rank = [[File:US_Army_O7_(1861).svg|35px]] Bvt. Brigadier General ( | | rank = [[File:US_Army_O7_(1861).svg|35px]] Bvt. Brigadier General (USA)<br/>[[File:US_Army_O8_(1861).svg|35px]] Major General (NA) | ||
| branch = [[United States Cavalry|Cavalry]] | | branch = [[United States Cavalry|Cavalry]] | ||
| commands = {{unbulleted list | | commands = {{unbulleted list | ||
| 5th Canadian Dragoons | | 5th Canadian Dragoons | ||
| [[2nd Canadian Cavalry Brigade]] | | [[2nd Canadian Cavalry Brigade (United States)|2nd Canadian Cavalry Brigade]] | ||
| [[Fort Point]] | | [[Fort Point]] | ||
| [[Newfoundland Army]] | | [[Newfoundland Army]] | ||
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| [[Montreal Light Infantry]] | | [[Montreal Light Infantry]] | ||
| [[1st Quebec Volunteer Dragoons]] | | [[1st Quebec Volunteer Dragoons (United States)|1st Quebec Volunteer Dragoons]] | ||
| [[2nd Canadian Cuirassiers]] | | [[2nd Canadian Cuirassiers (United States)|2nd Canadian Cuirassiers]] | ||
| [[5th Canadian Dragoons]] | | [[5th Canadian Dragoons (United States)|5th Canadian Dragoons]] | ||
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| birth_date = {{birth date|1788|07|21}} | | birth_date = {{birth date|1788|07|21}} | ||
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| battles = {{tree list}} | | battles = {{tree list}} | ||
*[[Canadian War]] | *[[Canadian War]] | ||
**[[Quebec Campaign (1804)|Quebec Campaign]] | **[[Reclaimation War]] | ||
***[[First Battle of Montreal]] | ***[[Quebec Campaign (1804)|Quebec Campaign]] | ||
***[[Battle of the Citadel]] | ****[[First Battle of Montreal]] | ||
***[[Battle of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu]] | ****[[Battle of the Citadel]] | ||
***[[Siege of Fort Chambly]] | ****[[Battle of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu]] | ||
***[[Razing of Montreal]] | ****[[Siege of Fort Chambly]] | ||
*[[War of 1812]] | ****[[Razing of Montreal]] | ||
**[[Newfoundland Campaign]] | ***[[New Brunswick Campaign (1806)|New Brunswick Campaign]] | ||
****[[Battle of Halifax (1806)|Battle of Halifax]] | |||
**[[War of 1812]] | |||
***[[Newfoundland Campaign]] | |||
*[[Fidèle Uprising]] | *[[Fidèle Uprising]] | ||
**[[St. John Skirmish]] | **[[St. John Skirmish]] | ||
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=== Early years (1804 – 1806) === | === 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]]. | 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]]. | ||
=== Commanding General (1832 – 1839) === | === Commanding General (1832 – 1839) === | ||
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 | 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 5,000 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. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:15, 29 July 2025
George Charles | |
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| Governor of Newfoundland | |
| In office August 27, 1856 – March 9, 1857 | |
| Appointed by | Queen Victoria |
| 1st Commanding General of the Newfoundland Armies | |
| In office 8 July 1832 – 15 January 1839 | |
| Appointed by | Alexander Dickson |
| Personal details | |
| 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 (USA).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.
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.
Commanding General (1832 – 1839)
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 5,000 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.