Percy Wyndham (soldier)
Percy Wyndham | |
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Wyndham during the American Civil War | |
| Born | 22 September 1833 The Downs, English Channel |
| Died | 27 January 1879 (aged 45) Rangoon, Burma |
| Allegiance | French Second Republic United Kingdom |
| Branch | French Navy (1848–1850) British Army (1851–1852) Austrian Army (1852–1860) Garibaldi's Volunteers (1860–1861) Union Army (1862–1864) Royal Italian Army |
| Rank | Colonel (Union Army) |
| Commands | 1st New Jersey Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | French Revolution of 1848 |
| Awards | Military Order of Savoy |
| Other work | balloonist |
Colonel Percy Wyndham (22 September 1833 – 27 January 1879) was an English soldier and adventurer who served in the armed forces of several countries and saw active service during the Italian Risorgimento and the American Civil War.