Richard Wilbraham
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Sir Richard Wilbraham
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Colonel Richard Wilbraham, CB, outside his tent
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| Born | 12 April 1811 Scholar Green, Cheshire |
| Died | 30 April 1900 |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Syrian War Crimean War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
General Sir Richard Wilbraham KCB (12 April 1811 – 30 April 1900) was a British Army officer who became colonel of the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment).
Military career
Wilbraham served in the Syrian War.[1] Promoted to major in the 7th Regiment of foot, Wilbraham served as Adjutant General of the 2nd Division during the Crimean War.[2] He was promoted to lieutenant colonel in February 1855 and to colonel in August 1855.[2] He also served as colonel of the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) taking up the post in 1881.[3][4] He lived at Rode Hall and died in 1900.[5]
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| Preceded by | Colonel of the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) 1881–1900 |
Succeeded by Sir Geoffrey Barton |
