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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=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 | |||
[[Canadian War]] | [[Canadian War]] | ||
*Battle of the Citadel | *Battle of the Citadel | ||
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=== Great Lakes War === | === 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. | 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. | |||
== 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. | |||