Born Colchester. Fought in both world wars. Chief of the Imperial General Staff 1955–8. Chief military adviser during the Suez Crisis. Colonel of the Royal Horse Guards from 1963 and Colonel of the Blues and Royals from 1969. Died Chelsea.
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Field Marshal Sir Gerald Templer
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Hyde Park Barracks - 1970
This plaque was unveiled by Field Marshal Sir Gerald Templer KG and Admiral o...
Other Subjects
Lieutenant Francis Victor Robinson
Francis Victor Robinson was a son of Charles Sydney Robinson (1849-1913) and Marian Emma Robinson née Dent 1850-1901). His birth was registered in the 1st quarter of 1883 in the Barnet registration...
Staff Corporal (SQMC) Roy John Bright
Andrew Behan has kindly carried out some research on this soldier: Squadron Quartermaster Corporal. Born Braintree, Essex, the son of Edward George Bright and Phyliss Ruby Bright, née Layzell. He m...
O. H. Johnson
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Hyde Park Barracks / Knightsbridge Barracks
This site was first developed in 1795 for use by the Horse Guards. The barracks were designed by architect James Johnson and buildings were added up to 1803. (British History Online – 1st Barracks ...
Captain Broderick Hartwell
Naval officer. RN Lieut-Governor of Greenwich Hospital. We think this is Broderick Robert Hartwell - born Ireland, with the dates we've given.