William Galbraith (British Army officer)
| Sir William Galbraith | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1837 |
| Died | 1906 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Battles/wars | Second Anglo-Afghan War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
Major-General Sir William Galbraith KCB (1837–1906) was a British Army officer who served as Adjutant-General in India.
Military career
Galbraith was commissioned into the 85th Regiment of Foot on 1 June 1855.[1] He became assistant adjutant-general in Koorum District of India and, in that capacity, saw action at the Battle of Peiwar Kotal in November 1878 during the Second Anglo-Afghan War.[2] He also took part in operations in the Hariab and Khost Valleys.[2] He became military commander in Saugor in January 1887 and took part in the Hazara Expedition of 1888.[2] He went on to be General Officer Commanding Sirhind District in November 1888, Adjutant-General in India in October 1890 and General Officer Commanding Quetta District in April 1895.[3]
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 21723. p. 2110. 1 June 1855. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
- 1 2 3 "The New Annual Army List Militia List and Yeomanry Cavalry List". 1899.
- ↑ "Army Commands" (PDF). Retrieved 26 November 2015.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Elles |
Adjutant-General, India 1890–1895 |
Succeeded by Gerald Morton |
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