Formed in 1916. At its height there were 4,150 men and 4,800 camels. 3 of the 4 battalions were disbanded in mid-1918. The 2nd Battalion was disbanded in May 1919.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Imperial Camel Corps
Commemorated ati
Imperial Camel Corps
The sculptor was also a member of the corps. Unveiled by Chetwode. For anothe...
Other Subjects
Pets - at least 5
These pets include Marjorie who died 2 July 190? and Boo, "an honest mare".
Crabbet Park Arabian Stud
Founded by Wilfrid Blunt and his wife. From 1917 run by their daughter, Lady Wentworth until her death in 1957.
Maria Dickin
Social reformer and animal welfare pioneer. Born at 1 Farrington Terrace (Now 41 Cassland Road), Hackney. She saw the plight of sick animals and owners who could not afford veterinary fees, whilst ...
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Sir Malcolm Sargent
Conductor, nick-named "Flash Harry" in recognition of his dapper appearance and flamboyant style.
Henry Labouchere
MP and journalist. Born London of a rich banking family; Baron Taunton was his uncle. Married an actress. Responsible for the criminalisation of all male homosexual activity; prior to his effort...
W. Clarke
Resident of Willesden who volunteered and died in the Anglo Boer War, 1899-1900.
Sir Alexander Fleming
Born Lochfield, Scotland. Pharmacologist and bacteriologist who discovered penicillin in 1927. However he did not realise the significance and it was not until 1940 that Florey and Chain demonstrat...
Stanisław Sosabowski
W4, St George's Road, 2
{Beneath the Polish coat of arms and beside the emblem of the Polish underground resistance movement:} Major-General Stanisław Sosabowsk...
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