John Small (British Army officer)
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Major-General John Small (13 March 1726 ā 17 March 1796) was a career British military officer from Scotland who played a key role in raising and leading the 84th Regiment of Foot (Royal Highland Emigrants) during the American Revolution. After the war, he settled with many of the men of the 84th Regiment in Douglas Township, Hants County, Nova Scotia. He later returned to Britain. He was appointed as Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey and promoted to major general, serving from 1793 until his death in 1796.
John Small | |
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Born | 13 March 1726 Strathardle, Athole |
Died | 17 March 1796 (1796-03-18) (aged 70) Saint Peter Port, Guernsey |
Buried | Church of Saint Peter Port |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | Major-general |
Battles/wars | Seven Years' War American Revolutionary War |
Other work | Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey |
Small is featured as one of the central figures in American artist John Trumbull's notable painting, The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker's Hill, June 17, 1775; versions were completed in the early 19th century. Small is shown deflecting a bayonet away from General Warren, who had been a friend before the hostilities broke out.