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What was Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester's early career?
In 1742, at the age of seventeen, Carleton was commissioned as an ensign into the 25th Regiment of Foot, in which in 1745 he was promoted lieutenant.

Question: Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Self-contained rewrite: Are there any other interesting aspects about this article on Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester besides his early caree in the 25th Regiment of Foot?