COMMANDER // 1762–1859
John Slade
generalUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland1 battle1 war
Lifespan
1762 – 1859
Active service 1812 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 50.
Profile
General Sir John Slade, 1st Baronet, served as a general officer in the British Army during the Peninsular War. Slade was praised in official reports, including by Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, who also voiced some criticisms of him privately. Slade received an Army Gold Medal, and was honoured three times with the thanks of Parliament. Slade's descendants include two admirals, namely son Sir Adolphus Slade and grandson Sir Edmond Slade. Despite achieving high rank during and after active soldiering, Slade was criticised as a general of cavalry by some contemporaries and historians.
Battles (1)
1812
Battle of MaguillaPeninsular War · United Kingdom