Robert Barclay (British Army officer)

He was so distinguished by his talents and courage that he was promoted to a lieutenancy on 31 May 1793, and to a company on 8 April 1795, and on both occasions out of his turn.

Having been taken prisoner by the enemy, he suffered much in captivity, and in the year following his promotion he returned to England.

Though entitled to six months' leave, he hastened to rejoin his regiment, then in the West Indies.

His distinguished qualities having become known to Lieutenant-general Sir John Moore, he was promoted to a majority in the 52nd on 17 September 1803, and on 29 May 1806 to a lieutenant-colonelcy.

He afterwards commanded a brigade, at the head of which, when charging the French on the heights of Busaco, he received a wound below the left knee.