John Williams (Royal Marines officer)
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General Sir John William Collman Williams KCB (29 August 1823 – 21 July 1911) was a Royal Marines officer who served as deputy adjutant-general Royal Marines.[1]
Born29 August 1823
Walmer, Kent, England
Died21 July 1911 (aged 87)
Havant, Hampshire, England
Allegiance
United Kingdom
United KingdomBranch
Royal MarinesSir John Williams | |
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| Born | 29 August 1823 Walmer, Kent, England |
| Died | 21 July 1911 (aged 87) Havant, Hampshire, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Marines |
Service years | 1842–1888 |
Rank | General |
| Commands | Royal Marines |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Military career
The son of Dr. John Williams of the Royal Navy, Williams was commissioned into the Royal Marines on 7 July 1842.[2] He became assistant adjutant of Royal Marine Forces in November 1867,[3] second commandant of the Royal Marine Artillery in April 1870[4] and commandant of the Royal Marine Artillery in October 1872.[5] He went on to be deputy adjutant-general Royal Marines (the professional head of the Royal Marines) in September 1883[6] before retiring in August 1888.[7]