Indian army officer. Born Ceylon, the son of an army officer. Also served in China and Abyssinia. Field Marshal and Constable of the Tower of London. Died at home 63 Eaton Square.
Not as far as we know related to the other en-statued Napier, General Sir Charles James Napier.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Robert Napier
{On the front of the plinth:} Robert Napier, Lord Napier of Magdala, GCB, GCS...
Died in WW1 serving in the 22nd Battalion, The London Regiment.
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Formed, in concept at least, on 18 June 1940 in de Gaulle's 'Appeal of 18 June' speech. Â Free French units operated as auxiliary forces to the British Royal Navy, the Royal Canadian Navy, the Royal...
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