Richard Airey, 1st Baron Airey
General Richard Airey, 1st Baron Airey, GCB (April 1803 – 14 September 1881), known as Sir Richard Airey between 1855 and 1876, was a senior British Army officer of the 19th century.
The Lord Airey | |
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Lord Airey | |
| Born | 1803 Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, UK |
| Died | 14 September 1881 (aged 77–78) Leatherhead, Surrey, England, UK |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1821–1876 |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Commander of the Legion of Honour (France) |
| Relations | Lieutenant General Sir George Airey (father) |
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