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William Maynard Gomm

British field marshal (1784–1875)

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About William Maynard Gomm

Field Marshal Sir William Maynard Gomm, was a British Army officer. After taking part in the Anglo-Russian invasion of Holland, he served in most of the battles of the Napoleonic Wars. During the Hundred Days he took part in both the Battle of Quatre Bras and the Battle of Waterloo. He went on to be Commander of the troops in Jamaica and in that role established new barracks at Newcastle, Jamaica, high in the mountains. After that he became Governor of Mauritius and, finally, Commander-in-Chief, India, in which role he introduced promotion examinations for officers.

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Occupation: military personnel
Position held: Governor of British Mauritius, Constable of the Tower
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Born: November 10, 1784
Died: March 15, 1875

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