Charles Maitland (British Army officer) facts for kids

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Maitland during the Crimean War 1854–1856
Birth name	Charles Lennox Brownlow Maitland
Born	(1823-09-27)27 September 1823 Toronto, Canada
Died	5 January 1891(1891-01-05) (aged 67) Crookham, Hampshire, England
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service/branch	British Army
Years of service	1841–1884
Rank	General
Battles/wars	Kafir Wars Crimean War
Awards	Order of the Bath Legion of Honour Order of the Medjidie
Cricket information
Batting	Unknown
Bowling	Unknown
Domestic team information
Years	Team
1842–1843	Marylebone Cricket Club
Career statistics
Competition First-class Matches 2 Runs scored 10 Batting average 5.00 100s/50s –/– Top score 7 Balls bowled ? Wickets 2 Bowling average ? 5 wickets in innings – 10 wickets in match – Best bowling 2/? Catches/stumpings 1/–
Source: Charles Maitland at ESPNcricinfo

General Charles Lennox Brownlow Maitland (born September 27, 1823 – died January 5, 1891) was an English soldier and a first-class cricketer. He served in the British Army for over 40 years. He fought in important conflicts like the Kafir Wars and the Crimean War. He eventually became a General.

Who Was Charles Maitland?

Charles Maitland was born in September 1823 in Toronto, Canada. He was one of seven children. His father, Peregrine Maitland, was also a British Army General. Charles followed in his father's footsteps. He joined the British Army in April 1841.

Early Life and Cricket

Before focusing fully on his military career, Charles Maitland also played first-class cricket. He played for the famous Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). He made two appearances in 1842 and 1843. In these matches, he scored 10 runs and took 2 wickets.

A Career in the Army

Maitland began his army career in the Grenadier Guards. He started as an ensign and then became a lieutenant. In March 1846, he became a captain.

He served in the Kafir Wars between 1846 and 1847. These wars took place in South Africa. In September 1848, he was promoted to brevet major. This was a temporary promotion.

Serving in the Crimean War

In November 1852, Maitland attended the funeral of the famous Duke of Wellington. The next year, the Crimean War began. Maitland served in this war. He was an assistant adjutant-general for the 4th Infantry Division.

In September 1854, he was promoted to captain and lieutenant colonel. He was seriously wounded during the Battle of Inkerman. This battle happened on November 5, 1854.

For his brave service in the war, he received several honors. France awarded him the Legion of Honour in August 1856. The Ottoman Empire also honored him. They gave him the Order of the Medjidie, 5th Class, in March 1858.

Later Military Roles

In February 1860, Maitland was promoted to colonel. In September 1868, he became the major of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. This is a home for retired soldiers. He held this important position until 1874. That year, he was promoted to major-general.

Maitland received another high honor in July 1876. He was made a Companion of the Order of the Bath. In the same year, he became the Lieutenant of the Tower of London. This is a historic role at the famous Tower of London. He held this position until he resigned in 1884.

In October 1877, he was promoted to lieutenant-general. By 1884, he was the colonel of the Wiltshire Regiment. He was promoted to general in December of that year. He retired from active service in March 1886.

His Final Years

General Charles Maitland passed away at his home. He died in the village of Crookham, Hampshire, on January 5, 1891.