To add - there’s also an Austrian general named O’Reilly, and a famously subpar Macdonald for the French.
The French at the time were busy inventing nationalism. Someone suitably aristocratic could find a place as an officer basically anywhere.
The French at the time were busy inventing nationalism. Someone suitably aristocratic could find a place as an officer basically anywhere.
No contribution to military logistics or motor pool related just in case anyone else is tempted to read up on him to find out.