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Lieutenant colonel James Inglis Hamilton (born Jamie Anderson, 4 July 1777 – 18 June 1815) was a Colonel in the British Army killed at the Battle of Waterloo.
James Inglis Hamilton | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jamie Anderson |
| Born | 4 July 1777 New York, British America |
| Died | 18 June 1815 (aged 37) Waterloo, United Kingdom of the Netherlands |
| Allegiance |  Great Britain United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1792–1815 |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Battles / wars | |
| Relations | James Inglis Hamilton (adopted father) |
He was born as Jamie Anderson on 4 July 1777 at a camp of the Saratoga Campaign in New York. He was the second son of William Anderson, a Sergeant-Major of the 21st Foot.[1] Hamilton was baptized on 28 August 1777.[2] General James Inglis Hamilton adopted him following the Battle of Bemis Heights, and funded his education at Glasgow Grammar School and the University of Glasgow .[1][3]
Hamilton's adopted father opened a spot in the British Army and Hamilton became a cornet in the Royal Scots Greys in 1792.[2] This is when he changed his name to James Hamilton.[2] Hamilton was promoted to lieutenant on 4 October 1793.[2] On 15 April 1794, he was promoted to captain.[2] Hamilton became a major on 17 February 1803.[2] He was promoted to lieutenant colonel on 16 June 1807,[2] and he commanded the Royal Scots Greys.[1] On 4 June 1814, Hamilton was promoted to colonel.[4]
Battle of Waterloo
By the time of the Battle of Waterloo he was a Lt. Colonel, commanding the Royal Scots Greys. While leading a charge on horseback, he lost his left arm. He put the reins in his mouth and continued the charge, even after his right arm was severed by a French lancer. Moments later he was shot and killed. He was found with a bullet wound through his heart, as well as other injuries; Hamilton's scabbard and silken sash were sent to his brother,[1] Lieutenant Jno. Anderson, who died in Glasgow on 3 December 1816 from wounds received at the Battle of Salamanca.[2]
Hamilton married Mary Inglis Payne.[5] Upon Hamilton's death, Payne was compensated £200.[2]
He inherited Murdostoun Castle from his father on 18 August 1803.[6]
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