David Douglas Wemyss
| Major general David Douglas Wemyss | |
|---|---|
| 7th General Officer Commanding, Ceylon | |
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In office 1804 – ? | |
| Preceded by | Hay MacDowall |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Maitland |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | British Army |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands | General Officer Commanding, Ceylon |
Major general David Douglas Wemyss (1760–1839) was a British Army officer. He was the seventh General Officer Commanding, Ceylon, appointed in 1804.[1] He was succeeded by Thomas Maitland.
References
- ↑
Lee, Sidney, ed. (1899). "Wemyss, David Douglas". Dictionary of National Biography. 60. London: Smith, Elder & Co.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Hay MacDowall |
General Officer Commanding, Ceylon 1804–? |
Succeeded by Thomas Maitland |
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