Henry William Paget, Earl of Uxbridge, wounded at Waterloo, 18 June 1815

Lithograph by J Atkinson, published by R Ackermann's Lithography, 1 June 1817. Number 8 of a series of sixteen lithographs, 'incidents of British bravery during the late campaigns on the continent. Graphically illustrated in a series of drawings on stone'.

Paget was given command of the British cavalry and horse artillery in Wellington's army. He lost his leg at Waterloo when it was shattered by a piece of shot which narrowly missed Wellington. Uxbridge was created Marquess of Anglesey for his services at Waterloo and became Field Marshal in 1846.

The caption reads, 'Foremost in the list of Heroes who immortalized their names on the plains of Waterloo must be placed that of the Earl of Uxbridge. He commanded the cavalry on that eventful day and in person headed their irresistible charges, animating by his example not only those under his immediate command but the whole army who witnessed the enterprising gallantry of his conduct. Towards the close of the day he was struck by a cannon ball, almost the last fired, which shattered his right leg and made immediate amputation necessary. On his return to England he received the thanks of the House & was created Marquis of Anglesea'.