James Willoughby Gordon
General Sir James Willoughby Gordon, 1st Baronet GCB GCH (21 October 1772 – 4 January 1851) was a general officer in the British Army. He notably served as most long-standing Quartermaster-General to the Forces, holding the position for some 40 years.
Sir James Willoughby Gordon | |
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Sir James Willoughby Gordon | |
| Born | 21 October 1772 |
| Died | 4 January 1851 (aged 78) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Quartermaster-General to the Forces |
| Battles/wars | Peninsular War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Guelphic Order |
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