Person    | Male  Born 6/7/1835  Died 24/6/1912

Sir George Stuart White

Categories: Armed Forces

Countries: Africa, Ireland

British field marshal, who conducted the defence of Ladysmith during its siege from 2 November 1899 to 28 February 1900. Born in County Antrim, Buried at First Broughshane Presbyterian Church, Ulster. The picture source web site, is worth a visit if you are interested in Sir George.

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Sir George Stuart White

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Sir George White

{On both sides of the plinth:} Field-Marshal Sir George Stuart White, V.C., ...

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