"My grandfather had an uncle or great uncle who was a General in the Dutch Army. He later served as Governor General of Java." -- Eric A. H. Hopf

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Army of the Dutch Republic

Went over to the army of the Dutch Republic, as an ensign in the infantry Regiment Saxen-Gotha on 19 October 1786. Served against the patriots in 1787.

1793-1795 campaign: Was present during the defence of Willemstad (28 February – 16 March 1793), wounded during the siege in March. Promoted to 2nd lieutenant on 8 April 1793, 1st lieutenant on 23 October 1793. Taken prisoner at the capitulation of Heusden, 13 January 1795.

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