Army officer. Born Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby at Brackenhurst Hall, near Southwell, Nottinghamshire. He fought in the second Boer war and in World War I his command captured Vimy Ridge. Later he led the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in the conqueat of Palestine and Syria. Created Viscount Allenby of of Megiddo and Felixstowe in 1919. Died at his home, 24 Wetherby Gardens, Kensington.
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Field Marshal Allenby
Unveiled in its original location, at Stanhope Gate by the Dorchester Hotel, ...
London County Council Field Marshal, Viscount Allenby, 1861-1936, lived here,...
George Edward Lickfold was born on 24 October 1881 one of the six children of John Hollis Lickfold (1848-1891) and Eliza Lickfold (circa 1842-1933). His birth was registered as George Edwin Lickfol...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
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 ...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
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