Benjamin Hughes

From Ethan's Workspace
Revision as of 09:11, 6 June 2021 by Ethan (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{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|...")
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to navigation Jump to search
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
  • Great Lakes War

Canadian War

  • Battle of the Citadel
  • Battle of Lewispointe
  • Battle of Deer Lake
  • Siege of Fort William
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.