Later Career
In spite of his record, McDouall never again saw active service, although he was appointed Companion of the Bath in February 1817 and was promoted Colonel in July 1830 and Major General in November, 1841. He spent the remainder of his life on half pay retirement in Stranraer. He never married and devoted much time and money to the Free Church of Scotland.
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