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Colonel William Henry Dennie, CB, ADC (1789–1842) was an officer in the British Army. He served in India from 1804–1805; was present at the capture of Mauritius in 1810; served in the Channel islands and Ireland, and for his services in Burmah was made brevet lieutenant-colonel and CB. During the First Afghan War, he led the storming party at the capture of Ghuznee in 1839; defeated Dost Mahomed at Bameean in 1840; was made aide-de-camp to Queen Victoria; fought in the defence of Jellalabad, and was slain in a sortie from that city in 1842. He rose to the rank of major in the 22nd Foot, and colonel of the 13th Light Infantry.
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William Henry Dennie | |
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Born | 22 June 1789 Deptford, Kent |
Died | 6 April 1842 (aged 52) Jellalabad, Afghanistan |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1804–1842 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands held | 13th Light Infantry |
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