William Donovan Stamer | |
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 Stamer pictured shortly before his retirement from the army in 1948 | |
| Born | 14 June 1895 Keele, Staffordshire, England |
| Died | 21 September 1963 (aged 68) Eastbourne, East Sussex, England |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1948 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Service number | 4225 |
| Unit | North Staffordshire Regiment |
| Commands | 1st Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment 161st Infantry Brigade 161st Indian Infantry Brigade 1st Sudan Defence Force Brigade 131st Infantry Brigade General Officer Commanding Sudan and Eritrea |
| Battles / wars | First World War Arab revolt in Palestine Second World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Bath Order of the British Empire Companion of the Distinguished Service Order Military Cross Legion of Merit Mentioned in despatches (3) |
Major General William Donovan Stamer CB, CBE, DSO, MC (14 June 1895 – 21 September 1963) was a British Army officer who was commissioned into the North Staffordshire Regiment at the outbreak of the First World War and served in the Army until retirement in 1948, finishing his career with the temporary rank of major-general and serving as General Officer Commanding Sudan and Eritrea.