The dog of the German Ambassador, von Hoesch. Died from accidental contact with an exposed wire. Some say Giro was an Alsatian, other a terrier.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Giro
Commemorated ati
Giro & von Hoesch
"Giro", Ein treuer begleiter! London im februar 1934, Hoesch {a true compani...
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David Benjamin
The excellent MDFCTA gives: "Between 1917 and 1918 Mr. Frank. D. Benjamin, the executor of the late Louis David Benjamin of 16 Dawson Place, London, W.2, arranged the erection of 4 troughs in memor...
1 memorial
horses killed and injured in the terrorist bombing at Hyde Park
Seven horses were killed by the bomb or as an act of mercy shortly after. One, Sefton, was critically injured but survived to become a celebrity. The Daily Mail have another photo and an extremel...
1 memorial
Tattersalls race horse auctioneers
Founded at Hyde Park Corner by Richard Tattersall (1724–1795) it stayed in the Tattersall family until about WW2. The business had to move from 'the Corner' due to the lease running out and the la...
1 memorial
Hyde Park Barracks / Knightsbridge Barracks
This site was first developed in 1795 for use by the Horse Guards. The barracks were designed by architect James Johnson and buildings were added up to 1803. (British History Online – 1st Barracks ...
2 memorials
Imperial Camel Corps
Formed in 1916. At its height there were 4,150 men and 4,800 camels. 3 of the 4 battalions were disbanded in mid-1918. The 2nd Battalion was disbanded in May 1919.
Group, Armed Forces, Animals, Australia, Egypt, India, Israel/Palestine, New Zealand
1 memorial
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