Lieutenant-General Thomas Bligh (1685–1775) was a British Army officer best known for his service during the Seven Years' War when he led a series of amphibious raids, known as "descents" on the French coastline.
During his long service in the British army, he rose to the rank of Lieutenant General.
In 1745, during the War of the Austrian Succession, as a Brigadier, he took over command of allied troops at the Battle of Melle and led part of the defeated force to safety.
He led an initial successful Raid on Cherbourg in August 1758, capturing and destroying the town's fortifications.
George II refused to receive him, considered an enormous slight, and he came under fierce criticism from all sides.