In 1805 he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant - colonel .
In 1799 Torrens went to Den Helder where he was involved in battles at Hoorne and at Egmond aan Zee : at the latter he was wounded by a bullet .
In 1805 Torrens was promoted to the rank of lieutenant - colonel .
In 1799 Torrens went to Den Helder where he was involved in battles at Hoorne and at Egmond aan Zee : at the latter he was wounded by a bullet .