Sir William Erskine, 1st Baronet
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Lieutenant-General Sir William Erskine, 1st Baronet (1728 – 19 March 1795) was a British Army commander and the 1st Baronet of the Erskine of Torrie creation.
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Sir William Erskine, 1st Baronet | |
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Nickname(s) | Woolly |
Born | 1719 England |
Died | 19 March 1795 (aged 75–76) |
Allegiance | Great Britain |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1742–1795 |
Rank | Lieutenant-General |
Commands held | 15th Light Dragoons
80th (Royal Edinburgh Volunteers) 26th (Cameronian) Regiment of Foot |
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