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.
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Field Marshall Earl Alexander of Tunis
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Earl Alexander of Tunis
{On the front of the plinth:} Field Marshal the Earl Alexander of Tunis, 1891...
Other Subjects
J. W. Bell
Resident of Willesden who volunteered and died in the Anglo Boer War, 1899-1900.
War dead, Other war
1 memorial
Arthur F. Bowditch
Resident of the West Ward, Hendon who served and died in WW1.
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
W. G Dowding
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
Rainbow Corner
Club for the American forces in the UK during WW2. Also known as the American Red Cross Club. This is where those "oversexed, overpaid and over here" GIs hung out. From British History online: The...
1 memorial
Robert Hill Hanna, VC
Awarded the VC for his heroism on 21 August 1917, age 30, while serving in the 29th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. "He coolly led his men against a strong point, displaying courage and pe...
War served, WW1
1 memorial
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