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VINCENT, John, British soldier, born in England in 1765; died in London. England, 21 June, 1848. He entered the British army as ensign in July, 1781, was made a lieutenant in August of the following year, and became a captain in October, 1786. He attained the grade of major in May, 1795, in January, 1800, that of lieutenant-colonel, in July, 1810, that of colonel, and in June, 1813, was made e major-general. He was one of the ablest British officers in Canada during the war of 1812-'15. He was commandant of Fort George, and when compelled to evacuate that post, in 1813, took position at Stony Creek, where he was overtaken by General John Chandler. He attempted to surprise the American camp at night, but was unsuccessful, he was made a lieutenant-general in May, 1825, and a full general in November, 1841.
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