James Fleming (British Army officer)
James Fleming or Flemming was a British major-general, and colonel of the 36th Regiment of Foot.Life
He was wounded at Blenheim when serving as a captain in the Earl of Derby's regiment.
Afterwards for many years, he commanded the Royal Fusiliers, until promoted on 9 January 1741, colonel of the 36th Foot.
He became a brigadier-general in 1745, was present at Falkirk and Culloden, and became major-general in 1747.Legacy
He died at Bath, 31 March 1751.
A tablet with medallion portrait was erected to his memory in Westminster Abbey.
