44th (or the East Essex) Regiment of Foot. (2nd Battalion.)
| Rank in the | |||||
| LIEUT.-COLONEL. | Regiment. | Army. | |||
| 1 | John M. Hamerton, W. | 31 | Mar. | 1814 | 4 June, 1811 |
| MAJOR. | |||||
| 2 | George O’Malley | 27 | Apr. | 1815 | Lt.-Col., 4 June, 1813 |
| CAPTAINS. | |||||
| John Jessop | 15 | June, | 1804 | Maj., 4 June, 1814 | |
| 3 | Adam Brugh, W. | 11 | June, | 1807 | |
| 4 | David Power, W. | 31 | Dec. | 1807 | |
| 5 | Wm. Burney, W. | 2 | June, | 1814 | |
| 6 | Mildmay Fane, W. | 30 | Mar. | 1815 | 28 July, 1814 |
| LIEUTENANTS. | |||||
| 7 | Robert Russell, W. | 14 | July, | 1808 | |
| 8 | Ralph J. Twinberrow | 30 | Mar. | 1809 | |
| 9 | Robert Grier | 13 | May, | 1812 | |
| Wm. Tomkins, K. | 20 | May, | 1813 | ||
| 10 | W.B. Strong | 16 | Dec. | 1813 | |
| 11 | John Campbell, W. | 28 | Mar. | 1814 | |
| 12 | Nich. Toler Kingsley | 29 | Mar. | 1814 | |
| 13 | James Burke | 30 | Mar. | 1814 | |
| 14 | Henry Martin | 31 | Mar. | 1814 | |
| 15 | Wm. Marcus Hearn | 7 | July, | 1814 | |
| 16 | Alexander Reddock | 2 | Feb. | 1815 | |
| ENSIGNS. | |||||
| 17 | James Christie, W. | 26 | Nov. | 1812 | |
| 18 | Benjamin Whitney, W. | 25 | Feb. | 1813 | |
| 19 | Gillespie Dunlevie | 20 | May, | 1813 | |
| 20 | Peter Cooke, K. | 18 | Nov. | 1813 | |
| 21 | Thomas McCann, Adjt., W. | 31 | Mar. | 1814 | |
| 22 | James Carnegie Webster, W. | 21 | Apr. | 1814 | |
| 23 | Alexander Wilson, W. | 19 | May, | 1814 | |
| 24 | Thos. Aubrey Sinclair | 4 | May, | 1815 | |
| PAYMASTER. | |||||
| 25 | James Williams | 4 | Oct. | 1810 | |
| QUARTERMASTER. | |||||
| 26 | Henry Jones | 9 | July, | 1803 | |
| SURGEON. | |||||
| Oliver Halpin | 29 | Apr. | 1813 | 11 Apr. 1811 | |
| ASSISTANT-SURGEONS. | |||||
| John Collins | 1 | Dec. | 1808 | ||
| Wm. Newton | 27 | Dec. | 1810 | ||
| Facings yellow. Lace silver. | |||||
Notes
1. Afterwards Gen. John Millett Hamerton, C.B., Col.-in-Chf. 55th Regt. The following obituary notice appeared in the Illustrated London News in Feb., 1855:—“This highly-distinguished officer died on the 27th ult., at Orchardstown, his country residence in Tipperary, after a short illness. He was a soldier from his youth, and obtained his first commission of cornet at the early age of fifteen, in 1792. In 1794 he served under the Duke of York; in 1795 embarked for the West Indies; in 1796 assisted at the capture of St. Lucia; and, in 1801, fought with distinction in Egypt. Subsequently he took part in the Pa. campaigns, in command of the 1st Batt. of the 44th. At Waterloo he bravely led on the 2nd Batt. of the same gallant regiment, and was left for dead on that bloody field, having received several severe wounds in the head and thigh. Owing to the attachment of a faithful non-commissioned officer, Sergeant Ryan, who brought his wounded and insensible commander under the care of skilful medical treatment, he slowly recovered, and with his devoted follower returned home. A chivalric soldier, an honourable and most amiable gentleman, General Hamerton is deeply lamented by all who came within the influence of his high and endearing qualities.” He m. Mrs. Hennessy (née Sullivan), and had issue.
2. Was twice wounded at Waterloo and had two horses shot under him. C.B. Previous to entering the army had served as a volunteer with the militia, and did good service during the Irish Rebellion. In 1825 succeeded to the command of the Connaught Rangers. He was 5th son of George O’Malley, of Gornsay, Castlebar, co. Mayo. D. in London, 16th May, 1843. M.I. at Castlebar.
3. Bt.-maj. for Waterloo. D. 1825.
4. Serving in 1817.
5. Afterwards Col. W. Burney, K.H., retired full pay. Entered the army in 1808. He served at the capture of Ischia and Procida in 1809; defence of Cadiz (1810); Sabugal, Fuentes d’Onor, and the retreat from Burgos; subsequently in the campaign in Holland (1814); Quatre Bras, where he was twice wounded; and the Burmese war. Commissions dated: Ensign, April 28th, 1808; Lieut. May 1st, 1810; Capt. June 2nd, 1814; Maj. Sept. 6th, 1827; Lt.-col. Nov. 23rd, 1841; Col. Nov. 28th, 1854. Living in 1876.
6. 5th son of the Hon. Henry Fane, M.P., by Anne, dau. of Edward Buckley Batson. Served in the Pa., and was present at Vittoria, capture of San Sebastian, and Nive. Severely wounded at Quatre Bras. Attained rank of Gen. and Col.-in-Chf. 54th Regt. D. 12th March, 1868.
7. Retd. as lieut. f. p. 10th Rl. Veteran Batt. in 1821.
8. D. 1823 as lieut.
9. H. p. 25th March, 1817.
10. H. p. 25th March, 1817.
11. Serving in 1816. Out of the regt. in Jan., 1817.
12. Serving in 1816. Out of the regt. in Jan., 1817.
13. H. p. 25th March, 1816.
14. H. p. 25th March, 1816.
15. H. p. 25th March, 1816.
16. H. p. 25th March, 1816.
17. Siborne immortalises the name of this officer, in his history of the battle of Quatre Bras, as follows:—“A French lancer gallantly charged at the colours of the 44th, and severely wounded Ensign Christie, who carried one of them, by a thrust of his lance, which, entering the left eye, penetrated to the lower jaw. The Frenchman then endeavoured to seize the standard, but the brave Christie, notwithstanding the agony of his wound, with a presence of mind almost unequalled, flung himself upon it—not to save himself, but to preserve the honour of his regiment. As the colour fluttered in its fall, the Frenchman tore off a portion of the silk with the point of his lance; but he was not permitted to bear the fragment beyond the ranks. Both shot and bayoneted by the nearest of the soldiers of the 44th, he was borne to the earth, paying with the sacrifice of his life for his display of unavailing bravery.” Promoted lieut. 26th Oct., 1815. Placed on h. p. 25th March, 1816. Living 1827.
18. Capt. 28th Apr., 1825. Exchanged to 14th Foot 16th Sept., 1826. Retd. as major 1840. D. 1862.
19. H. p. 65th Foot 13th March, 1823.
20. Killed at Quatre Bras whilst carrying the King’s colours. Bn. 17th May, 1789. 4th son of Richard Cooke, of Stourbridge, co. Tipperary, by Mary, dau. of Jeremiah Laylor, of Barnagrotty, King’s county.
21. H. p. 24th Feb., 1816.
22. Aftds. Lt.-Col. Jas. Carnegie Webster, h. p. unattached. Severely wounded at Quatre Bras. Living in 1876.
23. Lieut. 31st May, 1821. Serving 1830.
24. H. p. 25th March, 1816.
25. H. p. 25th Apr., 1816. D. Dec., 1853.
26. Qr.-Mr. 92nd Highrs. 3rd Sept., 1830.