William James St John Harvey
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Brigadier-General William James St John Harvey (17 September 1872 – 1 February 1916) was a British Army officer. He died of wounds, sustained at the Battle of Hanna, in 1916. At the time, he was in command of the 19th Indian Brigade, 7th Indian Division.
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| Born | 17 September 1872 |
| Died | 1 February 1916 (aged 43) |
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| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Service years | 1892–1916 |
Rank | Brigadier-General |
| Unit | Black Watch |
| Commands | 19th Indian Brigade 1st Battalion, Black Watch |
Conflicts | Second Boer War First World War |
| Awards | Mentioned in Despatches (4) |
Early life and military career
His military career began in November 1892 when he was commissioned as a lieutenant into the Black Watch in November 1892, after having graduated from the Royal Military College, Sandhurst.[1]