Army officer. Born Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby at Brackenhurst Hall, near Southwell, Nottinghamshire. He fought in the second Boer war and in World War I his command captured Vimy Ridge. Later he led the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in the conqueat of Palestine and Syria. Created Viscount Allenby of of Megiddo and Felixstowe in 1919. Died at his home, 24 Wetherby Gardens, Kensington.
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Field Marshal Allenby
Unveiled in its original location, at Stanhope Gate by the Dorchester Hotel, ...
London County Council Field Marshal, Viscount Allenby, 1861-1936, lived here,...
6-foot tall and aged 17 the youngest member of his Home Guard unit, Jack was selected to model for Bruce Bairnsfather who was preparing the artwork for a government advertising campaign 'Salute the...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
William Casey was born in Blanchardstown, Dublin, Ireland. In April 1906 he enlisted in the Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers), service number 9189. After seven years he was discharged a...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
