Edward Alexander Wilmot Williams
| Edward Williams | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 June 1910 |
| Died | 2 November 1994 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 British Army |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands held |
2nd Bn King's Royal Rifle Corps 2nd Bn King's Royal Rifle Corps 2nd Infantry Brigade 2nd Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Order of the British Empire Military Cross |
Major-General Edward Alexander Wilmot Williams CB CBE MC (8 June 1910 – 2 November 1994) was a British Army officer who commanded 2nd Division.
Military career
Williams served in World War II as Commanding Officer of 1st Bn King's Royal Rifle Corps during the Italian Campaign.[1] After the War he became Assistant Adjutant-General at the War Office and then, from 1954, Commanding Officer of 2nd Bn the King's Royal Rifle Corps.[1] He was appointed Commander of 2nd Infantry Brigade in 1956, General Officer Commanding 2nd Division in 1960 and Chief of Staff at Headquarters Far East Land Forces in May 1962.[2] His last appointments were as General Officer Commanding Singapore from November 1962 and Chairman of the Vehicle Committee at the Ministry of Defence from 1964 before retiring in 1965.[2]
In 1970 he became High Sheriff of Dorset.[3]
Family
In 1943 he married Sybilla Margaret Archdale. Their daughter Victoria Mary married Francis Egerton, 7th Duke of Sutherland, on 11 May 1974.[4]
References
- 1 2 Generals.dk
- 1 2 Army Commands
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 45070. p. 3646. 31 March 1970. Retrieved 2011-03-08.
- ↑ The Peerage.com
External links
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Stirling |
General Officer Commanding the 2nd Division 1960–1962 |
Succeeded by Mervyn Butler |