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 Major-General Sir Isaac Brock K.B. - Saint Peter Port, Guernsey Posted by:  dtrebilc
N 49° 27.299 W 002° 32.185
30U E 533597 N 5478139
This plaque on the wall of the parish church commemorates Major-General Sir Isaac Brock K.B., who was born on the island and died in the battle of Queenston Heights.
Waymark Code: WMYQWT
Location: Guernsey
Date Posted: 07/13/2018
Views: 4
MAJOR-GENERAL SIR ISAAC BROCK K.B. 1769-1812
One of Canada's outstanding military heroes, Isaac Brock was born on this island. He entered the British Army in 1785, became a lieutenant-colonel of the 49th Regiment of Foot in 1797, and served in Europe 1799-1801. The following year he was posted to Canada with his regiment. In 1811, just prior to the outbreak of war between, Britain and the United States, Brock, became President of the Executive Council Administrator of Upper Canada (now Ontario) and rapidly organized the defence of the infant colony. His leadership culminated in the capture of Detroit and the defeat of the U.S. invaders at Queenston Heights in 1812. He was mortally wounded during the latter engagement and is buried on the battlefield.
Archaeological and Historic Sites Board
Department of Public Records and Archives of Ontario
Who put it there? Private/Government?: Archaeological and Historic Sites Board
Location/Address:
Parish Church
Church Square
Saint Peter Port, Saint Peter Port Guernsey
County/Province: Saint Peter Port
Website (related) if available: [Web Link]
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Date Erected/Dedicated: Not listed
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