sentences:  In 1709 he was rewarded with the command of a regiment of dragoons (The Queen's Own Regiment of Dragoons, later the 7th Hussars).He highly distinguished himself at the Battle of Sheriffmuir on 13 November 1715, where, according to contemporary accounts, he had three horses killed under him, was wounded in the thigh, and had his coat torn by a pistol bullet.The care and attention which he paid to the interests of his corps procured him the affection and esteem of the officers and soldiers.