OBITUARY
(British Official Wireless.)
RUGBY, November 9,
Major-General Sir William Salmond died yesterday, aged 92 years. He was the father of two famous airmen—Air Chief Marshal Sir John Salmond and Air Marshall Sir Geoffrey Salmond, Commander-in-Ghief of the Air Defence of Britain,
Major-General 4 Sir Wi'lliam Salmond began hi s military career in 1857 as a lieutenant in the Royal Engineers. He served in the Egyptian campaign in 1882 (dispatches). In 1899 he was granted a distinguished service reward of '£loo a year.
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Hokitika Guardian, 14 November 1932, Page 2
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83OBITUARY Hokitika Guardian, 14 November 1932, Page 2
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