Born Lincolnshire with humble origins. He enlisted in 1877 and rose rapidly through the ranks, not commanding troops but excelling in intellectual work such as languages and intelligence. Died at home at 88 Westbourne Terrace. The first and only British Army soldier to rise from private soldier to field marshal.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Sir William Robertson, Field Marshal
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Cavalry Memorial
Unveiled in its original location, at Stanhope Gate by the Dorchester Hotel, ...
Other Subjects
J. Woods
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
George Arthur Roberts
Soldier and Fireman. Born in Trinidad, he was one of the first black men to join the British Army. In WW1, he earned a reputation for throwing bombs back over enemy lines and was nicknamed the 'Coc...
Person, Armed Forces, Community / Clubs, Emergency Services, Race Issues, Caribbean Islands, France, Turkey
War served, WW2
1 memorial
Rifleman Walter Baker
Walter Baker was born on 11 December 1896, the youngest of the five children of Walter Baker (b. circa 1858) and Martha Baker née Hornreeve (b. circa 1859). His birth was registered in the 1st quar...
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Brigadier-General Sir George Henry Gater, GCMG, KCB, DSO & Bar, JP
Army officer and civil servant. Trained as a teacher. Moved to London in 1924, and became Director of Education at the LCC. 1933 became Clerk to the LCC. He advocated the development of Bloomsbury ...
1 memorial
Western Front Association
From the picture source website: "The Western Front Association (WFA) was formed with the aim of furthering interest in The Great War of 1914-1918. We also aim to perpetuate the memory, courage and...
1 memorial