John Vaughan (British Army officer, died 1795)
Sir John Vaughan | |
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Etching of Vaughan by Albert Rosenthal | |
| Member of Parliament for Berwick-upon-Tweed | |
| In office 1774–1795 | |
| Member of Parliament for St Johnstown | |
| In office 1776–1783 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c.1731 |
| Died | 30 June 1795 Martinique |
| Resting place | Mamhead, Devon |
| Political party | Whig |
| Parents |
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| Occupation | Soldier and politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1748–1795 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-general |
| Unit | 10th Dragoons |
| Commands | 94th Regiment of Foot 16th Regiment of Foot 46th Regiment of Foot Leeward Islands Windward Islands |
| Battles/wars | |
Lieutenant-General Sir John Vaughan KB (c. 1731 – 30 June 1795), styled The Honourable from 1741, was a British soldier and a Member of Parliament in both the British and Irish Parliaments. During the American Revolutionary War he served in both the American and West Indies theaters.