Military Promotions and Distinctions
- 2nd Lieutenant H.M. Marine Forces, appointed on 1 February 1796
- 1st Lieutenant H.M. Marine Forces 18 November 1797
- Captain Royal Marines 26 July 1806
- Brevet Major Royal Marines 12 April 1811
- Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel Royal Marines 12 August 1819
On half-pay of the reduced Establishment of the corps 1823-30
- Major Royal Marines 4 June 1831
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