Christian Friedrich Wilhelm, Freiherr von Ompteda (1765–1815)
A Hanoverian-English officer: a hundred years ago: memoirs of Baron Ompteda, colonel in the King’s German Legion, 26th November, 1765, to 18th June, 1815
Edited by Ludwig, Freiherr von Ompteda (1828–1899), translated by John Hill
London: H. Grevel & Co., and New York: B. Westermann & Co., 1892
RC.101.8, front cover

Christian von Ompteda commanded a brigade in the centre of Wellington’s battle line. He was killed attempting to recapture La Haye Sainte at the crisis of the battle, after six o’clock. Publication of his memoirs in 1892 demonstrated ongoing interest in the battle, awareness of the role played by German troops in Wellington’s army, and respect for a gallant officer.