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3 unusual facts about Hercules Robert Pakenham


Hercules Robert Pakenham

He was promoted to a majority in the 7th West India regiment 30 Aug. 1810, remained with the Peninsular army, and was assistant adjutant-general of Picton's division up to the fall of Badajos, where he was severely wounded and received the Gold Cross for Busaco, Fuentes d'Onoro and Ciudad Rodrigo, and Badajos).

Initially he was against Catholic Relief, but later came to favor it, citing his need representation of the change in opinion among his Protestant constituents.

He was made Companion, Order of the Bath (C.B.) 4 June 1815, Knight Commander, Order of the Bath K.C.B. 19 July 1838, and had the Peninsular silver medal and Roleia and Vimeiro clasps.



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