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Field Marshal Gough came second in commanding in more action than any other soldier except the Duke of Wellington. Born in Co. Limerick, Gough served in southern Africa with the 78th Highlanders and then transferred to the 87th. He commanded the 87th Highlanders when they captured the first French Eagle to be taken by the British Army at the Battle of Barrosa and Jourdan's baton at the Battle of Vitoria. Gough was far from finished. During the Opium War with China he was Commander-in-Chief. For his outstanding service in China, Gough was made a Knight of the Order of the Bath and a baronet. After China, Gough was made Commander-in-Chief in India where he took personal command during the war against the Mahrattas and later the Sikhs capturing more than 50 cannon.
Having made good once more, Gough was made a Viscount. Other honours were multiplied on him in his later years. Two of his grandnephews would go on to win the Victoria Cross, both Generals themselves.
Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum
Armagh
Title
Field Marshal Lord Gough (1779–1869)
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 77 x W 64 cm
Accession number
G47
Acquisition method
on loan from a private collection
Work type
Painting
Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum
Sovereign's House, The Mall, Armagh, County Armagh BT61 9Dl Northern Ireland
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