Arthur Whetham
| Arthur Whetham | |
|---|---|
| Born | c.1783 |
| Died | 13 May 1853 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Battles/wars |
French Revolutionary Wars Napoleonic Wars |
Major-General Arthur Whetham (c.1783 – 13 May 1853) was a British Army officer who became Lieutenant-Governor of Portsmouth.
Military career
Whetham was commissioned as a lieutenant in the 40th Regiment of Foot in 1799.[1] He took part in the Anglo-Russian invasion of Holland in 1799 and was wounded at the Battle of Montevideo in February 1807 during the British invasions of the River Plate.[1] He became Lieutenant-Governor of Portsmouth and General Officer Commanding South-West District in January 1808.[2] He was also colonel of the 60th Regiment of Foot.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Arthur Whetham". Gentleman's Magazine. 1853. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 16112. p. 128. 23 January 1808.
- ↑ "60th Regiment of Foot". Napoleon Series. Retrieved 13 December 2015.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir George Prévost |
GOC South-West District 1808–1813 |
Succeeded by Thomas Maitland |
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