In 1796 he served under Abercrombie in the West Indies , where he displayed great bravery , was wounded , and rewarded with a company .
Torrens was commissioned as an ensign into the 52nd ( Oxfordshire ) Regiment of Foot in 1793 at the age of 14 .
In 1796 Torrens served under Abercrombie in the West Indies , where Torrens displayed great bravery , was wounded , and rewarded with a company .
Torrens was commissioned as an ensign into the 52nd ( Oxfordshire ) Regiment of Foot in 1793 at the age of 14 .