William Stirling (British Army officer, born 1835)

For the 20th century British Army general of the same name, see William Stirling (British Army officer, born 1907).

General

Sir William Stirling

KCB
Born4 August 1835
Muiravonside
Died11 April 1906(1906-04-11) (aged 70)
Ochiltree
Buried
Cheriton Road Cemetery, Folkstone
Branch British Army
RankGeneral
UnitRoyal Artillery
ConflictsCrimean War
Second Opium War
Second Anglo-Afghan War
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the Bath

General Sir William Stirling KCB (4 August 1835 – 11 April 1906) was a British Army officer who served as Governor of the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich and Lieutenant of the Tower of London.

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