Historical records of the 91st Argyllshire ... - waughfamily.ca

76 HISTORICAL RECORDS OP THEdied at Valenciennes, where his remains wereburied, and a monument was erected over hisgrave by the officers, non-commissioned officers,and men of the 91st. The officers also placed atablet in St. John's Episcopal Church at Forfar(he was born at Brigton, his father's place inForfarshire), which bears the following inscription:"Jamais arriere." In memory of Colonel Sir William Douglas,K.C.B. This monument is erected by hisbrother officers of the 91st, or Argyllshire Regiment,as a tribute of their respect and esteemfor his distinguished services in the field, andamiable qualitiesin privatelife. He fell anearly victim to the duties of his profession atYalenciennes, in France,on the 23rd of August,1818. Aged 42 years. Universally regrettedby the army, and all who knew him."On the llth of September the 91st were againpresent at the fourth review by the Duke. Theregiment returned to CambrayOctober, and, the allied forces beingon the 24th ofordered toevacuate French territory, the division marchedfor Calais on October 27th, and encamped thereon the 1st of November. On the following day