William Thornton (British Army officer)

Sir William Thornton
KCB
Lieutenant Governor of Jersey
In office
1830–1835
Preceded bySir Colin Halkett
Succeeded byArchibald Campbell
Personal details
Born1779
Died30 March 1840
Greenford, London
AwardsArmy Gold Medal
Military service
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Branch/serviceBritish Army
Years of service1796–1840
RankLieutenant-general
Battles/wars

Lieutenant-General Sir William Thornton KCB (1779 – 30 March 1840) was a British Army officer who served as Lieutenant Governor of Jersey.

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