Born Lincolnshire with humble origins. He enlisted in 1877 and rose rapidly through the ranks, not commanding troops but excelling in intellectual work such as languages and intelligence. Died at home at 88 Westbourne Terrace. The first and only British Army soldier to rise from private soldier to field marshal.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Sir William Robertson, Field Marshal
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Cavalry Memorial
Unveiled in its original location, at Stanhope Gate by the Dorchester Hotel, ...
Other Subjects
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
F. Whatman
Member of the staff of A. W. Gamage Ltd and/or Benetfink & Co. Ltd. Killed in WW1.
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
War dead, WW1
1 memorial
E. P. Sanders
Resident of Willesden who volunteered and died in the Anglo Boer War, 1899-1900.
War dead, Other war
1 memorial
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