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    Memorial

    Field Marshal The Earl Alexander of Tunis Wellington Barracks

    Entrance gate and steps leading up to statue.

    Source: Sean Greentree

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    Current Location

    Access via the gates next to the Guards chapel. Only accessible during the Guards Museum opening hours., Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, London, City Of Westminster, Greater London, SW1H 0AA, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TQ 29488 79590

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    Type of Memorial
    Sculptured / Cast figure
    WMR Reference Number
    104231
    Description
    A metal figure depicting a man in officer's uniform holding binoculars. The figure stands on a stone plinth, which contains a dedication to Field Marshal The Earl Alexander of Tunis, written in gold inscribed lettering.
    Inscription
    FIELD MARSHAL THE EARL/ ALEXANDER OF TUNIS/ 1891 - 1969/ COLONEL IRISH GUARDS
    War
    Military Service
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    surname, rank, regiment
    Maker(s)

    Ceremonies

    Components

    Sculpture

    Made from: Metal


    Condition: Good