He attained the rank of major - general in 1830 and was knighted in 1835 .
On 26 March 1814 O'Connell and his regiment were transferred to Ceylon .
O'Connell attained the rank of major - general in 1830 and was knighted in 1835 .
On 26 March 1814 O'Connell and his regiment were transferred to Ceylon .