Gurwood, John
(1790–1845)
- H. M. Chichester
- , revised by James Lunt
Extract
Gurwood, John (1790–1845), army officer and editor of Wellington's dispatches, was the second son of one Gurwood; his widowed mother married H. Okey. He started work in an office, but after an unrequited love affair entered the army as ensign in the 52nd light infantry...
