Sydney Cotton
Lieutenant-General Sir Sydney John Cotton GCB (2 December 1792 – 19 February 1874) was a British Army officer. He was the commandment of the Moreton Bay penal colony in Australia.
Sir Sydney Cotton | |
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| Born | 2 December 1792 |
| Died | 19 February 1874 (aged 81) |
| Buried | Brompton Cemetery, London |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant-General |
| Commands held | Northern District |
| Battles/wars | Indian Rebellion |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
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