Born in Massachusetts to Irish immigrants. Aged 8 his family moved to New Hampshire. Served in the British Army fighting the French and the native Americans. He created the Rogers' Rangers, who were trained for raiding and close combat behind enemy lines.
Came to London a few times, trying to resolve financial problems but he also succumbed to alcoholism and died a debtor in the Kings Bench Prison.
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Major Robert Rogers
Major Robert Rogers was a colonial farmer recruited from New Hampshire, Ameri...
David Vanner was born on 5 September 1895, the youngest of the six children of Thomas Vanner (1855-1905) and Elizabeth Anne Vanner née Hislam (1858-1925). His birth was registered in the 4th quarte...
Arthur Edward Cutting was born in 1899 in Kensal Rise, Willesden, Middlesex (now Greater London), one of the eight children of William James Cutting (1865-1929) and Eleanor Harriet Cutting née West...
Robert William Baker was born on 24 September 1892 in Westminster, London, the younger son of Frederick George Baker (1861-1943) and Elizabeth Baker née Burton (1860-1916). His birth was registered...
Already a naval lieutenant, he, with his two brothers, supported Cromwell and served as a colonel in the new Model Army. MP for Minehead. Died Dover and was buried Westminster Abbey, where there is...
MP. Either William or his elder brother, Charles, together with their father (the 4th Marquess) donated the original site for what became City University. Brother of Lady Graham. Succeeded to the t...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
The large terrace area around the statue is worth commenting on. It's clearly original and has somehow survived. There are 4 concentric...
Born Cheshire. National President of The British Korean Veterans Association from 2006. A strong swimmer, but drowned off the coast of Elba while on holiday. Obituary.
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