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.

In 1870 he became adjutant-general at headquarters, and in 1871 attained the full rank of general. In 1876, on his retirement, he was created a peer, and in 1879-1880 he presided over …

At first he received nothing but praise and rewards. He was promoted major-general in December 1854, and made a K.C.B., and in November 1855 appointed quartermaster-general at the …

There appear to be many factors to blame for the poor distribution of food, clothing and other necessaries for the army in the field, and to wholly blame Airey, although he was the officer in …

General Airey was the son of Lieutenant-General George Airey who was a successful staff officer under Sir Ralph Abercromby. He is best known for writing, at Lord Raglan's dictation, the …

General Richard Airey, 1st Baron Airey GCB (1803 – 14 September 1881), known as Sir Richard Airey between 1855 and 1876, was a British general. Born at Newcastle-on-Tyne, Airey was …

General Richard Airey, 1st Baron Airey,, known as Sir Richard Airey between 1855 and 1876, was a senior British Army officer of the 19th century.

Despite criticism of his performance during the Crimean War (1854-1856) Airey was promoted to lieutenant-general and was appointed Quartermaster-General to the Forces in 1855. He …

General Richard Airey, 1st Baron Airey, (April 180314 September 1881), known as Sir Richard Airey between 1855 and 1876, was a senior British Army officer of the 19th century.

Hand coloured photograph of Major General Richard Airey standing facing slightly right with his left hand resting on his hip. He is wearing a long brown jacket and a blue and white check …