From the Sept. 27, 2012, Toronto City News "War of 1812 uniform returned to Canada" by Erin Criger.
The uniform and sword of Sir Roger Hale Schaeffe is being returned to Canada. Schaeffe was second in command at the Battle of Queenstown Heights and took command after Sir Isaaac Brock was mortally wounded. Schaeffe then rallied the British and Canadian troops and turned the tide in what is considered to be a key battle of the war.
His belongings have been with his family in Australia for almost 200 years. His descendants will be on hand as Shaeffe's uniform, regimental sword and related documents are permanently loaned to Ontario.
This comes right before the 200th anniversary of the battle this weekend.
Schaeffe was also lt. governor of Upper Canada.
Someone Else I Had Not Heard Of. --Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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