George Maddison (British Army officer)
George Maddison | |
|---|---|
| Lieutenant governor of Saint Vincent | |
| In office 1763–1764 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Unknown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 August 1729 Ketton, England |
| Died | 10 January 1806 (aged 76) Dunstable, England |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Baugh (m. 11 Oct 1757, died 1787) |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Great Britain |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1745–1775 |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Commands | 4th (King's Own) Regiment of Foot |
| Battles/wars | |
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Lieutenant-Colonel George Maddison (29 August 1729 – 10 January 1806) was a British Army officer and colonial administrator who served as the lieutenant governor of Saint Vincent from 1763 to 1764. Maddison served as the commander of the 4th (King's Own) Regiment of Foot. Maddison led his regiment in several engagements of the American War of Independence, including the battles of Concord and Bunker Hill. Maddison is most known for his actions during the 1774 Powder Alarm, where he led 260 regulars to remove 250 sub-barrels of powder to Castle William.