Basic Details Surname Howorth Forenames Edward Gender Not stated on memorial Information stated on memorial Served or died Died Honours K.C.B. G.C.H Notes HE HELD A COMMISSION UPWARDS OF FIFTY TWO YEARS, WAS ACTIVELY EMPLOYED IN AMERICA, IRELAND, AND THE PENISULAR WAR AND COMMANDED THE BRITISH ARTILLERY AT THE MEMORABLE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 6th Battalion Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Colonel Commandant Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Colonel Commandant Death and Burial details Year of death 1827 Month of death March Day of death 5 Age at death 71