William Fawcett (British Army officer)
Sir William Fawcett | |
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General Sir William Fawcett | |
| Born | 1727 |
| Died | 1804 |
| Allegiance | Great Britain United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Rank | General |
| Battles / wars | Seven Years' War American Revolutionary War |
| Awards | Knight Companion of the Order of the Bath |
General Sir William Fawcett KB (1727 – 1804) was a British Army officer who served as Adjutant-General to the Forces from 1781 to 1799. During this period Fawcett was the highest authority in the British army, and the most influential officer on the headquarters staff.