William Donovan Stamer

British army officer (1895–1963)
Person human Q8007906
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William Donovan Stamer

Summary

William Donovan Stamer is a human[1]. Born in Keele[2], he… he was born on June 14, 1895[3]. He passed away in Eastbourne[4]. He died on September 21, 1963[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Keele[2], William Donovan Stamer…
  • William Donovan Stamer died in Eastbourne[4].
  • William Donovan Stamer was born on June 14, 1895[3].
  • William Donovan Stamer died on September 21, 1963[5].
  • William Donovan Stamer's father was Frederick Charles Stamer[7].
  • William Donovan Stamer's mother was Ethel Emma Donovan[8].
  • William Donovan Stamer held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • William Donovan Stamer worked as a military personnel[6].
  • William Donovan Stamer held the position of military officer[10].
  • William Donovan Stamer's education included a stint at Rugby School[11].
  • William Donovan Stamer was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[12].
  • William Donovan Stamer received the Military Cross[13].
  • William Donovan Stamer received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[14].
  • William Donovan Stamer received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].
  • William Donovan Stamer received the Officer of the Legion of Merit[16].
  • William Donovan Stamer received the Distinguished Service Order[17].
  • William Donovan Stamer received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[18].
  • William Donovan Stamer is recorded as male[19].
  • William Donovan Stamer's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • William Donovan Stamer's military branch is recorded as British Army[21].
  • William Donovan Stamer's military, police or special rank is recorded as major-general[22].
  • William Donovan Stamer was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • William Donovan Stamer was part of the conflict World War II[24].
  • William Donovan Stamer's given name is recorded as William[25].
  • William Donovan Stamer's allegiance is recorded as United Kingdom[26].

Body

Origins and Family

William Donovan Stamer's place of birth was Keele[2]. He was born on June 14, 1895[3]. His father was Frederick Charles Stamer[7]. His mother was Ethel Emma Donovan[8].

Education

Educated at Rugby School[11], a public school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1567[29], headquartered in Rugby[30] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[12], a military academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1802[33].

Career and Affiliations

William Donovan Stamer worked as a military personnel[6]. He held the position of military officer[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Cross[13], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1914[36]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[14], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1815[39]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41]; Officer of the Legion of Merit[16], a grade of an order[42]; Distinguished Service Order[17], a military decoration[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1886[45]; and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[18], a grade of an order[46], in United States[47].

Death and Burial

William Donovan Stamer died on September 21, 1963[5]. He passed away in Eastbourne[4].

FAQs

Where was William Donovan Stamer born?

Born in Keele[2], William Donovan Stamer…

Where did William Donovan Stamer die?

William Donovan Stamer died in Eastbourne[4].

Who were William Donovan Stamer's parents?

William Donovan Stamer's father was Frederick Charles Stamer[7]. William Donovan Stamer's mother was Ethel Emma Donovan[8].

What did William Donovan Stamer do for work?

William Donovan Stamer worked as military personnel[6].

Where did William Donovan Stamer go to school?

William Donovan Stamer was educated at Rugby School[11] and Royal Military College, Sandhurst[12].

What awards did William Donovan Stamer receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[13], Companion of the Order of the Bath[14], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15], and Officer of the Legion of Merit[16].

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  4. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  12. [13] . The London Gazette 30901. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The London Gazette 38161. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . The London Gazette 35209. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The London Gazette 37909. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . The London Gazette 34492. wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Keele
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Given name William
    Military branch British Army
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