Amos Norcott facts for kids
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Sir
Amos Norcott
CB KCH
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| Born | 3 August 1777 Westminster, London |
| Died | 8 January 1838 (aged 60) Cork, Ireland |
| Buried | (51°53′40″N 8°28′50″W / 51.8944°N 08.48064°W) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |
 British Army |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | 33rd Foot, 95th Rifles |
| Commands held | 2nd/95th Rifles C-in-C Jamaica (1834) C-in-C Cork District |
| Battles/wars | Fourth Anglo-Mysore War Peninsular War Battle of Waterloo |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Knight Commander of the Royal Guelphic Order |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Noble |
Sir Amos Godsell Robert Norcott (born August 3, 1777, died January 8, 1838) was a brave English soldier. He became a Major-General in the British Army. Sir Amos was famous for fighting in important wars like the Peninsular War and the Battle of Waterloo. He even led a group of soldiers called a battalion. Later in his life, he helped govern Jamaica for a short time.
Sir Amos Norcott's Early Life
Amos Norcott was born in Westminster, London. He was the only child of Lieutenant Amos Norcott and Henrietta Gordon. Sadly, his father passed away before Amos was born. His father was on his way to Barbados when he died.
In 1793, when Amos was just 16, he joined the British Army. He became a second lieutenant in the 33rd Foot Regiment. He also worked for his great-uncle, Robert Cuninghame, 1st Baron Rossmore, who was a top commander in Ireland.
A Brave Military Career
Norcott later served with his regiment in India. While there, he became good friends with Arthur Wellesley. This friend later became the famous Duke of Wellington.
In 1802, Norcott joined a new group called the 95th Rifles. He fought with them throughout the Peninsular War. This was a big war in Spain and Portugal. He was hurt during the Battle of Corunna. But he was still promoted to a higher rank, acting lieutenant colonel.
At the famous Battle of Waterloo, he led six companies of soldiers. He was badly wounded again during this battle. For his brave actions, he was given a special award called the Companion of the Order of the Bath.
His rank of lieutenant colonel was made permanent in 1819. He then became a full colonel in the 8th Foot Regiment. In July 1830, he was promoted to major general.
In 1831, Sir Amos Norcott received another important award. He was made a Knight Commander of the Royal Hanoverian Guelphic Order. This happened at a ceremony in St James's Palace. In 1834, he served as the acting Governor of Jamaica. After that, he became the commander of the Cork District in Ireland. He passed away there on January 8, 1838.
His Family Life
Amos Norcott married Elizabeth Noble in 1801. They had three sons together:
- Robert Norcott also joined the army. Sadly, he died in India from a disease called cholera.
- William Sherbrooke Ramsey Norcott became a very successful soldier. He was a lieutenant general in the Rifle Brigade. He fought in the Crimean War. He also served as an Aide-de-camp (a personal assistant) to Queen Victoria.
- Charles Rossmore Robert Norcott worked as a police superintendent in Western Australia. He also helped his father as an Aide-de-camp in Cork. Sadly, he died just six weeks after his father.
