James Alexander MEIN
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- James Alexander MEIN. Born at Tanjore India 1786 died in Malta 5 November 1841. Colonel commanding 74th Highland Regiment of Foot.
His Army career: Ensign 14th November 1799 : Lieutenant 5th April 1801 : Captain 29th February 1804 : Major 11th November 1813 : Lieutenant-Colonel 20th March 1823 : Colonel 28th June 1838. Served in the East Indies November 1799 to February 1806, engaged at Amiednaghur, Assaye, Argaum, Gawelghur, Shandore and Gulnah. Also in Spain for various periods January 1810 to October 1812, including the battle of Busaco and the siege of Badajoz in March 1812. At rest in Msida Bastion Cemetery, Floriana, Malta.
