1st Lord Haig. Born Edinburgh into the whisky family. Senior commander during WW1. Initially nicknamed "butcher of the Somme", but then popular before his death. He has since been criticised for mismanagement of some of the major battles in France. First president of the British Legion. Died 21 Prince's Gate. This photo shows his statue in Edinburgh Castle.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Lord Douglas Haig
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Cavalry Memorial
Unveiled in its original location, at Stanhope Gate by the Dorchester Hotel, ...
Hornsey British Legion
This double plaque is under the window on the left. Sir Philip Sassoon was AD...
Other Subjects
G. D. Gardner
Student of Trinity College of Music, killed in WW1.
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
3rd County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters)
On 23 July 1901, the 3rd County of London Imperial Yeomanry (Sharpshooters) was formed and on 1 April 1908, the regiment was renamed as the 3rd County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters) and transfe...
1 memorial
Private Willie John Banson
Willie John Banson and his twin brother, Stanley Arthur Banson (1890-1982), were born on 13 November 1890, the youngest of the five children of Arthur John Banson (1853-1933) and Mary Harriet Banso...
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Fifth Army
The British Reserve Army was formed in May 1916 and renamed as the Fifth Army in October 1916. It formed part of the British Expeditionary Force which fought in France and Flanders during WW1. Co...
1 memorial
F. T. Cook
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
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