Background
CAMERON, William Gordon was born on October 10, 1827.
CAMERON, William Gordon was born on October 10, 1827.
Studied at Military College Dresden.
Entered army, 1844; General 1893, retired 1895. Served in Crimea, 1854-1855. Turkey, 1855-1856; Abyssinian War, 1SG8.
Commanded brigade, Gibraltar, 1875-1876.
Shomcliffe, 1877 -78. Aldershot, 1878-1881.
Commanded Northern District, 1881-1884. Hong-Kong and Straits Settlements, 1885-1889.
South Africa, 1890-1894.
Officer of the Legion of Honour. Volunteer Officers" Decoration.
Clubs: Army and Navy, United Service.
Spouse 1857, Helen Mary (daughter 1893),daughter of General Sir J. H. Littler, Knight Grand Cross of the Bath