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Hampden Clement Blamire Moody
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| Born | 1821 Bedford Square, London |
| Died | 27 February 1869 Belfast, Ireland |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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Royal Engineers |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands held | China, Belfast. |
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| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
| Memorials | Balmoral Cemetery, Belfast |
| Alma mater | Royal Military Academy, Woolwich |
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Colonel Hampden Clement Blamire Moody (1821 – 27 February 1869) was an important officer in the British Army. He led the Royal Engineers in China. This was during a time when the British Empire was very powerful. He served during the Second Opium War and the Taiping Rebellion.
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Personal Life
Hampden Clement Blamire Moody was born on January 10, 1821. His birthplace was Bedford Square, London. He was one of ten children. His father, Colonel Thomas Moody, came from a well-known British family. His mother, Martha Clement, was the daughter of a Dutch landowner.
Hampden had several siblings. One of his brothers was Major-General Richard Clement Moody. This brother was famous for founding British Columbia in Canada. He was also the first British Governor of the Falkland Islands. Another brother, James Leith Moody, was a chaplain for the Royal Navy and British Army in many places around the world.
Hampden Clement Blamire Moody married Louise Harriet Thompson in Belfast. They had two daughters, Sophia Louise and Harriet Maud Maria. They also had one son, Hampden Lewis Clement. Their son was born in Hong Kong and later became a Captain in the army.
Career
Early Service in Canada
Hampden Moody joined the army as an officer in 1837. He became a Lieutenant in 1839. From 1840 to 1848, he worked with the Royal Engineers in Canada. The Royal Engineers are a special part of the army that builds things and helps with maps and plans.
He was stationed at Fort Garry. This was a trading post for the Hudson's Bay Company. He even did some secret work for them between 1844 and 1846. In 1845, he helped investigate Canada's defenses against the United States. He was promoted to Captain the next year. He also spent two years doing special service in the Hudson Bay area.
Moody was also a talented artist. He painted many Canadian landscapes. His artwork can be found in national archives in the United Kingdom and Canada.
Kaffir War
Moody fought in the Kaffir War from 1851 to 1853. This was a conflict in South Africa. He was recognized for his bravery on June 13, 1852. He led a small group of Royal Engineers in Koonap Pass. They were greatly outnumbered but fought bravely. He also served in the Waterkloof and Transkei expeditions in 1852.
Service in China
Hampden Moody became the leader of the Royal Engineers across all of China. This was during the Second Opium War (1856–1860). He also served during the Taiping Rebellion in 1862, near Shanghai. The Royal Engineers were a very skilled military group. They did important jobs like scouting, leading attacks, and clearing paths. They also helped protect the army during retreats.
During his time in China, Moody received several promotions. He became a Major in 1858. He was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel in 1859. Finally, he became a full Colonel in 1864.
Later Life in Belfast
Colonel Hampden Clement Blamire Moody was serving as the Commanding Royal Engineer in Belfast, Ireland. He passed away there on February 27, 1869. A memorial to him can be found at Balmoral Cemetery, Belfast. He was also honored as a Companion of the Order of the Bath. This is a special award given for excellent service.
