In 1760 with Lt Col John Jennings he was charged with holding Carrickfergus Castle which on 23 February was attacked by a French force of 600 men.
In 1763, he was posted with his regiment to the West Indies before joining General Howe in Canada.
In October 1775 he returned to Ballyshannon where he was joined by Lt Col John Anstruther.
[4] His body was returned to England and he is buried in the nave of Westminster Abbey the supreme accolade.
[6] Valentine Jones became Colonel in Chief following his death and the regiment was reposted to North America to fight in the Revolutionary War.