Edward Baynes
Edward Baynes | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1768 |
| Died | 1829 Sidmouth |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1783–1829 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Nova Scotia Fencibles Glengarry Light Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Second Battle of Sacket's Harbor Battle of Plattsburgh |
Edward Baynes (1768–1829), was an officer in the British Army. He served, mainly in staff roles, during the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars. However, he is best known for serving as one of the principal staff officers in British North America during the War of 1812 between Britain and the United States of America.