James Airey (other)
James Airey may refer to: *James Talbot Airey (1812–1898), British Army officer *Jim Airey James Sydney Airey (born 19 August 1941 in Earlwood, New South Wales) is a former Australian international motorcycle speedway rider who rode in the 1971 World Final in Göteborg, Sweden and was a member of the Great Britain team that won the ...

James Talbot Airey
Sir James Talbot Airey (6 September 1812 – 1 January 1898) was an officer of the British Army. He served during the First Anglo-Afghan War and the Crimean War, rising to the rank of General (British Army), general. Biography Airey was born on 6 September 1812, the son of Lieutenant-General George Airey, Sir George Airey, by Catherine, sister of Richard Talbot, 2nd Baron Talbot de Malahide. Richard Airey, 1st Baron Airey, Richard, Lord Airey, was his brother. He was commissioned as ensign in the 30th (Cambridgeshire) Regiment of Foot, 30th Foot on 11 February 1830, became lieutenant on 3 May 1833, and exchanged to the Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment), 3rd Buffs on 23 August. He was aide-de-camp to the List of colonial Governors and Presidents of Madras Presidency, governor of Madras, Frederick Adam, Sir Frederick Adam, from May 1834 to July 1837. On 26 January 1841 he was appointed extra aide-de-camp to Major-General William George Keith Elphinstone, and accompanied him to Afgh ...
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