General Sir George de Lacy Evans. Soldier, Member of Parliament.

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General Sir George de Lacy Evans. Soldier, Member of Parliament. Born 1787 in County Limerick, His grandfather Patrick de Lacy of Milltown, County Limerick, married Elizabeth Barry. Their daughter Elizabeth married John Evans. As both John Evans and Elizabeth came from de Lacy stock, they adopted the double-barrelled name of de Lacy Evans. George was born in 1787 at the family home in Moig, County Limerick. Educated in England at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. George de Lacy Evans started his military career as a cadet with the East India Company. Entering at 18, the 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment of Foot, holding the junior officer rank of Ensign, a year later obtaining a full commission as a Lieutenant. On the outbreak of the Peninsular war in 1808, George de Lacy Evans transferred to the 3rd Dragoon Guards. He served there for two years in a staff capacity, where he played both a conspicuous and substantial role. The War of 1812, and de Lacy Evans was part of the British expeditionary army sent to America. He was serving on the staff of Major General Robert Ross. The Army landed at Benedict on the Maryland Coast. George de Lacy Evans appointment was as deputy quartermaster. An essential role for an expeditionary force, thousands of miles away from home. He was present at the Battle of Bladensburg and, soon after, the Burning of Washington. He fought at Baltimore in September. In the New Orleans operations in December 1814, he was wounded on both occasions. He was recognised for his bravery and leadership in India, The Peninsular War, and the American expedition; he was promoted successively, Captain, Major, and then Colonel. Three promotions within six months. ​