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
J. B. Owens
Employed at the Holloway bus/tram garage - Pemberton Gardens. Served and was killed in WW1.
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
1 memorial
Charles Beauclerk, Duke of St Albans
Illegitimate son of Nell Gwynne and Charles II. Born at his mother's house in Lincoln's Inn Fields. Served the monarch as a soldier in a number of battles. Died at Bath.
1 memorial
Ernest Hawkins
Resident of the Central Ward, Hendon who served and died in WW1.
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
War dead, WW2
1 memorial
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