Military commander. Born London of Anglo-Irish descent. Served in both world wars. A keen artist (painter and sculptor) as well as a excellent sportsman. We note this because these two attributes are very rare in one individual. Colonel of the Irish Guards 1946-9. Then Governor-General of Canada. Died in hospital in Slough, following a heart attack.
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Field Marshall Earl Alexander of Tunis
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Earl Alexander of Tunis
{On the front of the plinth:} Field Marshal the Earl Alexander of Tunis, 1891...
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War dead, WW1
1 memorial
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
W. H. Beacham
Employed at the Streatham bus garage. Served and was killed in WW1.
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Royal Army Medical College
Built on the site of Millbank Prison.
1 memorial
Sir Ralph Turner
Professor of Indian languages. Born Charlton, London. Officer in the 3rd Gurkha Rifles. Won Military Cross in Palestine. Died at home, Bishop's Stortford.
1 memorial
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