William Grattan (–1854)
Author of Adventures with the Connaught Rangers, 1809-1814
Works by William Grattan
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Common Knowledge
- Date of death
- 1854
- Burial location
- St. Michael's Cemetery, Athy, Kildare, Ireland, UK
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- Ireland
- Birthplace
- Dublin, Ireland
- Places of residence
- Dublin, Ireland
New Abbey, Kilcullen, Ireland, UK - Occupations
- Soldier
- Relationships
- Grattan, Thomas Colley (cousin)
Grattan, Henry - Organizations
- British 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers)
- Awards and honors
- Peninsular Medal
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Reviews
Adventures With the Connaught Rangers, 1809-1814 by William Grattan
Great adventure, a bit bloodier than other British memoirs I've read so far. Vivid descriptions of Cuidad Rodrigo, Badajoz, and Salamanca. Wellington again comes across well as general, but of poor character.
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- Rating
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