Watkin Lewis Griffies-Williams
Watkin Lewis Griffies Williams, 3rd Baronet | |
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| Born | 1800 Llwynywormwood, Carmarthenshire, Wales |
| Died | 23 May 1877 (aged 76–77) Notting Hill |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom / British Empire.svg){kind=small} East India Company |
| Service |  Madras Army |
| Rank | General (United Kingdom) |
| Unit | 63rd Palamcottah Light Infantry |
| Battles / wars | First Anglo-Burmese War |
General Sir Watkin Lewis Griffies Williams, 3rd Baronet (1800 – 23 May 1877) was the 3rd and last Baronet of his line, the Griffies-Williams Baronetcy, and an officer in the British Indian Army. It was noted by a superior that he had a "perfect knowledge" of Burmese.
Early life
[edit]Watkin Lewis Griffies Williams was born in 1800 at the family estate Llwynywormwood, Carmarthenshire in Wales.
Military service
[edit]During his service under the East India Company, he was mentioned in despatches for his conduct during the First Anglo-Burmese War by Lieutenant Colonel Pepper: "and from Lieutenant Williams, commanding 3rd Regiment P.L.I. not only for his anxiety and zeal, but from the able assistance I have derived from his perfect knowledge of the Burmese language.".[1] He was retrospectively awarded the Army of India Medal with Ava clasp in recognition of his service during the campaign.[2]
Becoming Colonel of the 3rd Palamcottah Light Infantry in August 1854, he was promoted to Brevet Major-General of the Madras Infantry on 28 November 1854,[3][4] with this rank being confirmed as full Major-General in 1864.[5] He was then further promoted to Lieutenant-General on 17 September 1866[6] and again to General on 25 July 1870.[7]
Later life
[edit]Griffies-Williams died at 38 Elgin Road, Notting Hill on 23 May 1877.[8] The Baronetcy ended with him, and his nephew Major Edmund Watkin Kent was granted probate over the estate.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "The London Gazette Publication date:4 July 1826 Supplement:18265 Page:1681".
- ^ "Morton and Eden auction catalogue Wednesday 2 July 2014" (PDF).
- ^ "The London Gazette Publication date:4 March 1864 Issue:22828 Page:1357".
- ^ "The London Gazette Publication date:6 February 1855 Issue:21658 Page:432".
- ^ "The London Gazette Publication date:4 March 1864 Issue:22828 Page:1357".
- ^ "The London Gazette Publication date:28 December 1866 Issue:23203 Page:7175".
- ^ "The London Gazette Publication date:11 July 1871 Issue:23754 Page:3145".
- ^ "The London Gazette Publication date:10 July 1877 Issue:24480 Page:4061".
- ^ "The Teesdale Mercury August 15th, 1877" (PDF). The Teesdale Mercury.