Military commander. Born London of Anglo-Irish descent. Served in both world wars. A keen artist (painter and sculptor) as well as a excellent sportsman. We note this because these two attributes are very rare in one individual. Colonel of the Irish Guards 1946-9. Then Governor-General of Canada. Died in hospital in Slough, following a heart attack.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Field Marshall Earl Alexander of Tunis
Commemorated ati
Earl Alexander of Tunis
{On the front of the plinth:} Field Marshal the Earl Alexander of Tunis, 1891...
Other Subjects
W. Gillham
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
W. Skinner
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
H. Bristow
Died serving in WW1. Member of the parish of Saint Olave and Saint John Southwark.
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
J. Richards
Employed at the Holloway bus/tram garage - Pemberton Gardens. Served and was killed in WW1.
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
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Wakefield and the TA
SW17, Balham High Street, 213, Fusilier House
The plaque is below the window to the left of the ornate entrance. Presumably this is a foundation stone or a building opening stone for ...
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
Charles Dickens inside the BMA
WC1, Tavistock Square, BMA House
This same building is commemorated at the Charles Dickens home memorial.
2 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
Paul's Cross and the Richards family
EC4, St Paul's Churchyard
The figure on top is St Paul, of course.
7 subjects commemorated,
2 creators
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