Bust

Wingate

Erection date: 10/10/1990

Inscription

In memory of Major General Orde Charles Wingate, DSO, 1903 – 1944.  Commander of the Chindits.  Killed on active service in Burma 24th March 1944.

“A man of genius who might well have become a man of destiny” Winston Churchill.

 An important influence in the creation of the Israel Defence Forces and the foundation of the State of Israel.

Unveiled by the Duke of Edinburgh.

Site: Wingate & the Chindits (2 memorials)

SW1, Victoria Embankment, Victoria Embankment Gardens - Whitehall section

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Chindit Special Force

Formed by Wingate and served in Burma and India in 1943 and 1944 in WW2.   Co...

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Major General Orde Wingate

British army officer.  Born in India to a military family.  One of the founde...

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Winston Churchill

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Frank Forster

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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

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