Alexander Gordon (British Army officer, born 1781)
Alexander Gordon | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1781 |
| Died | 1873 (aged 89–90) Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | 15th The King's Hussars |
| Battles / wars | |
| Relations | George Gordon, 3rd Earl of Aberdeen (father) Penelope Dearing (mother) |
Alexander Gordon (1781–1873) was a British officer during the Napoleonic Wars. He was commissioned a captain in the 15th Hussars and he fought in the Peninsular War. His correspondence during the Corunna Campaign were collated and published early in the 20th century.