1st Lord Haig. Born Edinburgh into the whisky family. Senior commander during WW1. Initially nicknamed "butcher of the Somme", but then popular before his death. He has since been criticised for mismanagement of some of the major battles in France. First president of the British Legion. Died 21 Prince's Gate. This photo shows his statue in Edinburgh Castle.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Lord Douglas Haig
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Cavalry Memorial
Unveiled in its original location, at Stanhope Gate by the Dorchester Hotel, ...
Hornsey British Legion
This double plaque is under the window on the left. Sir Philip Sassoon was AD...
Other Subjects
W. T. Luther
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Arthur M. Bailey
Resident of the Central Ward, Hendon who served and died in WW1.
R. G. Theobalds
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Archibald Davis Dawnay
Born Archibald Davis Dawnay. Mayor of Wandsworth 1908 - his death in 1919. We can find nothing about the man but here's some information about his company, from the magnificent Grace's Guide, in 19...
13th and 14th Wandsworth Battalions
The 13th was part of the East Surrey Regiment garrisoned at Witney. The 14th was a separate battalion which was absorbed into other battalions in June 1916.
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