Henry Riddell
| Henry Riddell | |
|---|---|
 Henry Riddell | |
| Died | 8 March 1861 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Commander-in-Chief, Scotland |
| Battles/wars | Napoleonic Wars |
| Awards | Knight of the Royal Guelphic Order |
General Henry James Riddell KH (died 8 March 1861) was a British Army officer who became Commander-in-Chief, Scotland.
Military career
Riddell was commissioned in 1798 and took part in the Battle of Copenhagen in August 1807 during the Napoleonic Wars.[1] He became a major in 50th Regiment of Foot on 12 December 1807 and transferred to the 79th Regiment of Foot on 21 April 1808.[2] He became permanent assistant at the Quartermaster General's Department on 4 January 1810 and then went to Spain as Assistant Quartermaster General on the staff in November 1810.[2] He was present at the crossing of the River Bidasoa in 1813.[1]
Riddell served as Commander-in-Chief, Scotland and also as Governor of Edinburgh Castle from 1847[3] to 1852.[1] He was also colonel of the 6th Regiment of Foot.[4]
Riddell is buried in Greyfriars Kirkyard in central Edinburgh.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 "History of the ancient Ryedales, and their descendants in Normandy, Great Britain, Ireland, and America, from 860 to 1884". Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- 1 2 "British Regiments and the Men Who Led Them 1793-1815: 79th Regiment of Foot". Napoloean Series. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 20711. p. 918. 5 March 1847. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ↑ "Henry James Riddell". The Peerage.com. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- ↑ Monuments and monumental inscriptions in Scotland: The Grampian Society, 1871
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Neil Douglas |
Commander-in-Chief, Scotland 1847–1852 |
Succeeded by Sir Thomas Napier |