Edward Baynes

Major-General

Edward Baynes
Born1768 (1768)
Died1829 (aged 60–61)
Sidmouth
BranchBritish Army
Service years1783–1829
RankMajor-General
UnitNova Scotia Fencibles
Glengarry Light Infantry
ConflictsSecond Battle of Sacket's Harbor
Battle of Plattsburgh

Edward Baynes (1768–1829) was an officer in the British Army. He served, mainly in staff roles, during the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars. However, he is best known for serving as one of the principal staff officers in British North America during the War of 1812 between Britain and the United States of America.

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