William Nelson Hutchinson
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William Nelson Hutchinson
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| Born | 1803 |
| Died | 1895 |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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 British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Western District |
General William Nelson Hutchinson (1803–1895) was a British Army officer who became General Officer Commanding Western District.
Military career
Hutchinson was commissioned as an ensign in the 46th Regiment of Foot on 10 March 1820.[1] He became acting Governor of Bermuda in November 1846[2] and went on to be General Officer Commanding Western District in October 1859.[3] He was also Colonel of 33rd (The Duke of Wellington's) Regiment from 1863 to 1895.[4] In retirement he patented a navigable balloon.[5]
Works
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References
- ↑ The Edinburgh Gazette: no. 2785. p. 69. 10 June 1948. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
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| Preceded by | GOC Western District 1859–1865 |
Succeeded by Viscount Templetown |
