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| − | + | {{GenRM}} {{SIR}} '''William Thompson Adair''', K.C.B. (21 June, 1850 – 29 December, 1931) was an officer of the [[Royal Marine Light Infantry]]. He was the brother of Admiral [[Charles Henry Adair]]. | |
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| − | On the occasion of the King's birthday Adair was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (K.C.B.) on 25 June, 1909. | + | On the occasion of the King's birthday Adair was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (K.C.B.) on 25 June, 1909.{{GazSup|28263|4853|25 June, 1909}} |
| − | + | Adair was promoted to the rank of General on 22 February, 1912.{{NLMar13|p. 2}} | |
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| + | * [http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_rv=simple&_q=ADM+William+Thompson+Adair Service Records] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:42, 26 April 2022
Template:GenRM SIR William Thompson Adair, K.C.B. (21 June, 1850 – 29 December, 1931) was an officer of the Royal Marine Light Infantry. He was the brother of Admiral Charles Henry Adair.
Life & Career
On the occasion of the King's birthday Adair was appointed an Ordinary Member of the Second Class, or Knight Commander, in the Military Division of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (K.C.B.) on 25 June, 1909.[1]
Adair was promoted to the rank of General on 22 February, 1912.[2]
See Also
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Sir William P. Wright |
Deputy Adjutant General, Royal Marines 1907 – 1911 |
Succeeded by Sir William C. Nicholls |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 28263. p. 4853. 25 June, 1909.
- ↑ The Navy List. (March, 1913). p. 2.
