Sydney Cotton
1792–1874 (age 82)
Biography
Sydney Cotton (1792–1874) served with distinction in the British Army, spending decades committed to the defense of the realm and the upkeep of discipline among the troops. He carried himself with steady resolve, whether on parade or in the delicate duties entrusted to him by his superiors.
His long life of service left behind a legacy of reliable leadership, and those who knew him valued his careful stewardship of men and materiel in an era of rapid change.