William Wyllie (Indian Army officer)
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General Sir William Wyllie GCB (13 August 1802 – 26 May 1891) was a British Indian Army officer.
Sir William Wyllie | |
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| Born | 13 August 1802 |
| Died | 26 May 1891 (aged 88) |
| Allegiance |  British India |
| Branch |  British Indian Army |
| Service years | 1819–1858 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | Bombay Native Infantry |
| Commands | Bombay Garrison Brigade at Ahmadnagar |
| Conflicts | Conquest of Sindh |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
Military career
Wyllie was commissioned as an ensign in the Bombay Native Infantry on 30 April 1819.[1] He was severely wounded at the Battle of Miani in February 1843.[1] He became deputy adjutant-general of the Bombay Army in January 1849, commander of the Bombay Garrison in April 1850 and commander of the brigade at Ahmadnagar in February 1855.[1]
He became colonel of the 109th Regiment of Foot in 1862[2] and colonel of the 103rd Regiment of Foot on 14 February 1873.[3]
Family
Wyllie married Amelia Hutt, sister of Sir William Hutt. Their three sons, John William Shaw Wyllie (1835–1870), Francis Robert Shaw Wyllie (4 June 1837 – 1907), and Curzon Wyllie, all were known in British India.[1]