Charles Robert Cureton
Charles Robert Cureton | |
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Second Anglo-Sikh War | |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
Cureton was born at Union Street in Southwark, London,[1] the son of Edward Cureton and Henrietta Bill.[2]
Military career
Cureton was commissioned as an ensign in the Shropshire militia on 21 April 1806.[3] He fought at the Battle of Talavera in July 1809, the Battle of Bussaco in September 1810 and the Battle of Fuentes de Oñoro in May 1811 during the Peninsular War.[3] He also saw action at the Siege of Badajoz in April 1812, the Battle of Salamanca in July 1812 and the Battle of Vitoria in June 1813 as well as the Battle of Orthez in February 1814, the Battle of Tarbes in March 1814 and the Battle of Toulouse in April 1814.[3]
Cureton also fought at the
He became
There is a life-size memorial to him in St. Mary's Church in Shrewsbury; he lies in uniform, wearing his medals.[6]
Private life
Two of his sons were General Sir Charles Cureton and Lieutenant General Edward Burgoyne Cureton.[7]
References
- ^ London, England, Freedom of the City Admission Papers, 1681–1930
- ^ London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538–1812
- ^ doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/6943. (Subscription or UK public library membershiprequired.)
- ^ "No. 20592". The London Gazette. 7 April 1846. p. 1280.
- ^ "No. 20941". The London Gazette. 2 February 1849. p. 316.
- ^ "Colonel Charles Robert Cureton, St Mary the Virgin, Shrewsbury". Military Photos & Video Website. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ^ Lee, Sidney, ed. (1901). . Dictionary of National Biography (1st supplement). Vol. 2. London: Smith, Elder & Co.
Sources
- Vetch, Robert Hamilton (1901). . In Lee, Sidney (ed.). Dictionary of National Biography (1st supplement). London: Smith, Elder & Co.