SettingsRoyal Engineers officers
A. E. J. Collins
Arthur Edward Jeune "James" Collins (18 August 1885 – 11 November 1914), typically now known by his initials A. E. J. Collins, was an English cricketer and soldier.
Arthur Edward Jeune "James" Collins (18 August 1885 – 11 November 1914), typically now known by his initials A. E. J. Collins, was an English cricketer and soldier.
Albert G. Lee
Lieutenant Colonel Albert G. Lee was a British radio pioneer.
Lieutenant Colonel Albert G. Lee was a British radio pioneer.
Albert Henry Hime
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Albert Henry Hime KCMG, PC (29 August 1842 – 13 September 1919) was a Royal Engineers officer and later a prominent politician in the Colony of Natal.
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Albert Henry Hime KCMG, PC (29 August 1842 – 13 September 1919) was a Royal Engineers officer and later a prominent politician in the Colony of Natal.
Albert McQuarrie
Sir Albert McQuarrie is a British Conservative politician.
Sir Albert McQuarrie is a British Conservative politician.
Alec Cunningham-Reid
Captain Alec Stratford Cunningham-Reid DFC, born Alec Stratford Reid, was a British World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.
Captain Alec Stratford Cunningham-Reid DFC, born Alec Stratford Reid, was a British World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.
Alec Kirkbride
Sir Alec Seath Kirkbride (1897 - 1978) was a British diplomat.
Sir Alec Seath Kirkbride (1897 - 1978) was a British diplomat.
Alexander Cameron (British Army officer)
Lieutenant General Sir Alexander Maurice Cameron KBE CB MC was General Officer Commanding East Africa Command.
Lieutenant General Sir Alexander Maurice Cameron KBE CB MC was General Officer Commanding East Africa Command.
Alexander Douglas Campbell
Major-General Sir Alexander Douglas Campbell KBE CB DSO MC (20 June 1899 – 3 April 1980) was General Officer Commanding Aldershot District.
Major-General Sir Alexander Douglas Campbell KBE CB DSO MC (20 June 1899 – 3 April 1980) was General Officer Commanding Aldershot District.
Alexander Fraser Campbell
Second Lieutenant Alexander Fraser Campbell GC, (2 May 1898 – 17 October 1940) of the Royal Engineers, 9th Bomb Disposal Company was posthumously awarded the George Cross for conspicuous...
Second Lieutenant Alexander Fraser Campbell GC, (2 May 1898 – 17 October 1940) of the Royal Engineers, 9th Bomb Disposal Company was posthumously awarded the George Cross for conspicuous...
Alexander Mackenzie Stuart, Baron Mackenzie-Stuart
Alexander John Mackenzie Stuart, Baron Mackenzie-Stuart was a Scottish advocate and judge.
Alexander John Mackenzie Stuart, Baron Mackenzie-Stuart was a Scottish advocate and judge.
Alfred Denning, Baron Denning
Alfred Thompson "Tom" Denning, Baron Denning, OM, PC, DL, commonly known as Lord Denning, was a British soldier, mathematician, lawyer and judge.
Alfred Thompson "Tom" Denning, Baron Denning, OM, PC, DL, commonly known as Lord Denning, was a British soldier, mathematician, lawyer and judge.
Alfred Goodwyn
Alfred George Goodwyn (13 March 1850 – 14 March 1874) was an English Royal Engineer, who represented his regiment at football.
Alfred George Goodwyn (13 March 1850 – 14 March 1874) was an English Royal Engineer, who represented his regiment at football.
Allan Quartermaine
Sir Allan Stephen Quartermaine CBE, MC, BSc (Eng) (9 November 1888–17 October 1978) was a British civil engineer.
Sir Allan Stephen Quartermaine CBE, MC, BSc (Eng) (9 November 1888–17 October 1978) was a British civil engineer.
Allen Shenstone
Allen Goodrich Shenstone, OBE (July 27, 1893 – February 16, 1980) was a Canadian physicist.
Allen Goodrich Shenstone, OBE (July 27, 1893 – February 16, 1980) was a Canadian physicist.
Alwyn Robbins
Dr Alwyn Robbins, 1920 – 10 January 2002) was a distinguished British geodesist, being Chairman of the Royal Society's Geodesy Subcommittee, and was a Founding Fellow of St Cross College in Oxford.
Dr Alwyn Robbins, 1920 – 10 January 2002) was a distinguished British geodesist, being Chairman of the Royal Society's Geodesy Subcommittee, and was a Founding Fellow of St Cross College in Oxford.
Andrew Clarke (British Army officer)
Lieutenant-General Sir Andrew Clarke, GCMG, CB, CIE (27 July 1824 – 29 March 1902) was a British soldier and governor as well as a politician in Australia.
Lieutenant-General Sir Andrew Clarke, GCMG, CB, CIE (27 July 1824 – 29 March 1902) was a British soldier and governor as well as a politician in Australia.
Andrew Frazer (British Army officer)
Andrew Frazer FRSE, was a Scottish soldier and engineer.
Andrew Frazer FRSE, was a Scottish soldier and engineer.
Andrew Scott Waugh
Major General Sir Andrew Scott Waugh (3 February 1810 – 21 February 1878) was a British army officer and surveyor now remembered as the man who named the highest mountain in the world afte...
Major General Sir Andrew Scott Waugh (3 February 1810 – 21 February 1878) was a British army officer and surveyor now remembered as the man who named the highest mountain in the world afte...
Angus Fulton
Angus Anderson Fulton CBE, BSc, FRSE, FICE, FIME, FIEE (10 January 1900–21 June 1983) was a British civil engineer.
Angus Anderson Fulton CBE, BSc, FRSE, FICE, FIME, FIEE (10 January 1900–21 June 1983) was a British civil engineer.
Anthony Bull
Anthony Bull CBE CStJ (18 July 1908 – 23 December 2004) was a British transport engineer and was president of the Institute of Transport.
Anthony Bull CBE CStJ (18 July 1908 – 23 December 2004) was a British transport engineer and was president of the Institute of Transport.
Anthony Durnford
Colonel Anthony William Durnford was a career British Army officer who served in the Anglo-Zulu War.
Colonel Anthony William Durnford was a career British Army officer who served in the Anglo-Zulu War.
Anthony Emmett
Anthony Emmett, was an English soldier, who became a major-general in the Royal Engineers.
Anthony Emmett, was an English soldier, who became a major-general in the Royal Engineers.
Anthony Pigott
Lieutenant-General Sir Anthony David Pigott KCB, CBE (born 1944) is a former British Army officer.
Lieutenant-General Sir Anthony David Pigott KCB, CBE (born 1944) is a former British Army officer.
Archibald Campbell (British Army officer)
Major-General Sir Archibald Campbell KB served as Governor of Jamaica and Madras.
Major-General Sir Archibald Campbell KB served as Governor of Jamaica and Madras.
Archibald Jack
Brigadier-General Archibald Jack CB CMG CBE (1874–29 January 1939) was a New Zealand-born railway engineer and British Army officer.
Brigadier-General Archibald Jack CB CMG CBE (1874–29 January 1939) was a New Zealand-born railway engineer and British Army officer.
Arnold Horace Santo Waters
Sir Arnold Horace Santo Waters VC, CBE, DSO, MC (23 September 1886, Plymouth – 22 January 1981, Sutton Coldfield) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prest...
Sir Arnold Horace Santo Waters VC, CBE, DSO, MC (23 September 1886, Plymouth – 22 January 1981, Sutton Coldfield) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prest...
Arthur Dorward (British Army officer)
Major-General Sir Arthur Robert Ford Dorward KCB DSO was a British Army officer who commanded the Troops in the Straits Settlements.
Major-General Sir Arthur Robert Ford Dorward KCB DSO was a British Army officer who commanded the Troops in the Straits Settlements.
Arthur Douglas Merriman
Dr Arthur Douglas Merriman GC, DFC, OBE, MA, MEd, DSc, CIMechE, FRSE (25 November 1892–1972) was a government scientist with the Ministry of Supply, an officer of the Royal Engineers and a recip...
Dr Arthur Douglas Merriman GC, DFC, OBE, MA, MEd, DSc, CIMechE, FRSE (25 November 1892–1972) was a government scientist with the Ministry of Supply, an officer of the Royal Engineers and a recip...
Arthur Edward Grassett
Lieutenant-General Sir Arthur Edward Grassett KBE CB DSO MC (1888–1971) was a Canadian born and educated soldier who served with the British Army in Canada, England, India and China.
Lieutenant-General Sir Arthur Edward Grassett KBE CB DSO MC (1888–1971) was a Canadian born and educated soldier who served with the British Army in Canada, England, India and China.
Arthur Merriman
Arthur Douglas Merriman, GC, OBE, DFC, FRSE was a government scientist with the Ministry of Supply, an officer of the Royal Engineers and a recipient of the George Cross.
Arthur Douglas Merriman, GC, OBE, DFC, FRSE was a government scientist with the Ministry of Supply, an officer of the Royal Engineers and a recipient of the George Cross.
Arthur Reid Lempriere
Arthur Reid Lempriere was an officer in the Corps of Royal Engineers.
Arthur Reid Lempriere was an officer in the Corps of Royal Engineers.
Aylmer Hunter-Weston
Lieutenant-General Sir Aylmer Gould Hunter-Weston KCB DSO GStJ was a British Army general who served in the First World War at Gallipoli and the Somme Offensive.
Lieutenant-General Sir Aylmer Gould Hunter-Weston KCB DSO GStJ was a British Army general who served in the First World War at Gallipoli and the Somme Offensive.
Basil Davey
Major General Basil Charles Davey, CB CBE (21 November 1897 – 20 November 1959) commanded the group with principal responsibility for bridging the various major obstacles as part of Operation Ma...
Major General Basil Charles Davey, CB CBE (21 November 1897 – 20 November 1959) commanded the group with principal responsibility for bridging the various major obstacles as part of Operation Ma...
Basil Schonland
Sir Basil Ferdinand Jamieson Schonland CBE FRS was the first president of the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research.
Sir Basil Ferdinand Jamieson Schonland CBE FRS was the first president of the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research.
Bertram Hopkinson
Bertram Hopkinson, CMG, FRS, was a patent lawyer and Professor of Mechanism and Applied Mechanics at Cambridge University.
Bertram Hopkinson, CMG, FRS, was a patent lawyer and Professor of Mechanism and Applied Mechanics at Cambridge University.
Bertram Stuart Trevelyan Archer
Colonel Bertram Stuart Trevelyan Archer GC OBE ERD (born 3 February 1915) is the oldest living recipient of the George Cross, the highest British (and Commonwealth) medal for gallantry not in th...
Colonel Bertram Stuart Trevelyan Archer GC OBE ERD (born 3 February 1915) is the oldest living recipient of the George Cross, the highest British (and Commonwealth) medal for gallantry not in th...
Bill Goldfinch
Flight lieutenant Bill Goldfinch (12 July 1916 - 2 October 2007) was a Royal Air Force pilot who, with Tony Rolt and Jack Best, designed and built a glider in an attic of Colditz Castle, as part...
Flight lieutenant Bill Goldfinch (12 July 1916 - 2 October 2007) was a Royal Air Force pilot who, with Tony Rolt and Jack Best, designed and built a glider in an attic of Colditz Castle, as part...
Bindon Blood
General Sir Bindon Blood GCB was a British military commander who served in Egypt, Afghanistan, India and Africa.
General Sir Bindon Blood GCB was a British military commander who served in Egypt, Afghanistan, India and Africa.
Bob Mellish, Baron Mellish
Robert Joseph Mellish, Baron Mellish, PC (3 March 1913 – 9 May 1998) was a British politician.
Robert Joseph Mellish, Baron Mellish, PC (3 March 1913 – 9 May 1998) was a British politician.
Brett Cloutman
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Brett Mackay Cloutman VC MC (7 November 1891 - 15 August 1971) was an English First World War recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for g...
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Brett Mackay Cloutman VC MC (7 November 1891 - 15 August 1971) was an English First World War recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for g...
Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge
General Brian Hubert Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge, GCB, GBE, KCMG, KCVO, DSO, MC (22 July 1896 – 29 April 1974), known as Sir Brian Robertson, 2nd Baronet, from 1933 to 1961,...
General Brian Hubert Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge, GCB, GBE, KCMG, KCVO, DSO, MC (22 July 1896 – 29 April 1974), known as Sir Brian Robertson, 2nd Baronet, from 1933 to 1961,...
C. W. Armstrong
Colonel Christopher Wyborne Armstrong (9 May 1899 – 8 July 1986) was a politician from Northern Ireland.
Colonel Christopher Wyborne Armstrong (9 May 1899 – 8 July 1986) was a politician from Northern Ireland.
Casimir Cartwright van Straubenzee
Major-General Sir Casimir Cartwright van Straubenzee KBE CB CMG (11 November, 1867 – 28 March, 1956), was a British soldier of the Royal Engineers.
Major-General Sir Casimir Cartwright van Straubenzee KBE CB CMG (11 November, 1867 – 28 March, 1956), was a British soldier of the Royal Engineers.
Cecil Leonard Knox
Cecil Leonard Knox VC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealt...
Cecil Leonard Knox VC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealt...
Cecil Paget
Sir Cecil Walter Paget CMG, DSO, was a British locomotive engineer and railway administrator.
Sir Cecil Walter Paget CMG, DSO, was a British locomotive engineer and railway administrator.
Cecil Sugden
General Sir Cecil (Stanway) Sugden GBE KCB (1903–1963) is a former Master-General of the Ordnance.
General Sir Cecil (Stanway) Sugden GBE KCB (1903–1963) is a former Master-General of the Ordnance.
Charles Arthur Crompton
Lieutenant Charles Arthur Crompton RE, was a rugby union international who played for England in the first rugby international against Scotland in 1871.
Lieutenant Charles Arthur Crompton RE, was a rugby union international who played for England in the first rugby international against Scotland in 1871.
Charles Augustus Goodfellow
Lieutenant General Charles Augustus Goodfellow VC CB (27 November 1836 - 1 September 1915) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry i...
Lieutenant General Charles Augustus Goodfellow VC CB (27 November 1836 - 1 September 1915) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry i...
Charles Bressey
Sir Charles Herbert Bressey CB, CBE was a civil engineer and surveyor who specialised in road design.
Sir Charles Herbert Bressey CB, CBE was a civil engineer and surveyor who specialised in road design.
Charles Brisbane Ewart
Lieutenant General Charles Brisbane Ewart CB was a British Army officer who became Lieutenant Governor of Jersey.
Lieutenant General Charles Brisbane Ewart CB was a British Army officer who became Lieutenant Governor of Jersey.
Charles Close
Colonel Sir Charles Frederick Arden-Close, KBE CB CMG FRS was a British geographer and surveyor, he was Director General of the Ordnance Survey from 1911 to 1922.
Colonel Sir Charles Frederick Arden-Close, KBE CB CMG FRS was a British geographer and surveyor, he was Director General of the Ordnance Survey from 1911 to 1922.
Charles Cornwallis Chesney
Charles Cornwallis Chesney (29 September 1826 – 19 March 1876), British soldier and military writer, the third son of Charles Cornwallis Chesney, captain on the retired list of the Bengal Artill...
Charles Cornwallis Chesney (29 September 1826 – 19 March 1876), British soldier and military writer, the third son of Charles Cornwallis Chesney, captain on the retired list of the Bengal Artill...
Charles David Murray, Lord Murray
Charles David Murray (20 October 1866 – 9 June 1936) was a Scottish Tory politician, lawyer and judge.
Charles David Murray (20 October 1866 – 9 June 1936) was a Scottish Tory politician, lawyer and judge.
Charles Foulkes (British Army officer)
Major-General Charles Howard Foulkes (1 February 1875 – 6 May 1969) was a Royal Engineers officer in the British Army and also a British international field hockey player who competed in t...
Major-General Charles Howard Foulkes (1 February 1875 – 6 May 1969) was a Royal Engineers officer in the British Army and also a British international field hockey player who competed in t...
Charles George Gordon
Major-General Charles George Gordon, CB, also known as Chinese Gordon, Gordon Pasha, and Gordon of Khartoum, was a British army officer and administrator.
Major-General Charles George Gordon, CB, also known as Chinese Gordon, Gordon Pasha, and Gordon of Khartoum, was a British army officer and administrator.
Charles Grene Ellicombe
General Sir Charles Grene Ellicombe KCB (3 August 1783 – 7 June 1871) was an English General and a Royal Engineer, reaching the rank of Colonel Commandant within the Corps.
General Sir Charles Grene Ellicombe KCB (3 August 1783 – 7 June 1871) was an English General and a Royal Engineer, reaching the rank of Colonel Commandant within the Corps.
Charles Harrison (aviator)
Lieutenant Charles Philip Harrison (born 27 July 1888, date of death unknown) was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.
Lieutenant Charles Philip Harrison (born 27 July 1888, date of death unknown) was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.
Charles Ingram
Charles Ingram is a former British Army major who made headlines worldwide after he was accused of cheating in the game show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? in 2001.
Charles Ingram is a former British Army major who made headlines worldwide after he was accused of cheating in the game show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? in 2001.
Charles Joseph Newbold
Lt. Colonel Charles Joseph Newbold DSO (12 January 1881 - 26 October 1946) was an English rugby union international who played club rugby for Cambridge University and Blackheath.
Lt. Colonel Charles Joseph Newbold DSO (12 January 1881 - 26 October 1946) was an English rugby union international who played club rugby for Cambridge University and Blackheath.
Charles Langbridge Morgan (engineer)
Sir Charles Langbridge Morgan CBE was a British civil engineer.
Sir Charles Langbridge Morgan CBE was a British civil engineer.
Charles Leslie Richardson
General Sir Charles Leslie Richardson GCB CBE DSO (11 August 1908 - 7 February 1994) was a British Army General who reached high office in the 1950s.
General Sir Charles Leslie Richardson GCB CBE DSO (11 August 1908 - 7 February 1994) was a British Army General who reached high office in the 1950s.
Charles McCarthy (cricketer)
Charles Henry Florence D'Arcy McCarthy was an English cricketer, born in Coimbatore which was then in the British Raj.
Charles Henry Florence D'Arcy McCarthy was an English cricketer, born in Coimbatore which was then in the British Raj.
Charles Murray, Lord Murray
Charles David Murray, Lord Murray CMG, PC, KC was a Scottish Tory politician, lawyer and judge.
Charles David Murray, Lord Murray CMG, PC, KC was a Scottish Tory politician, lawyer and judge.
Charles Pasley
General Sir Charles William Pasley KCB (1780–1861) was a British soldier and military engineer who wrote the defining text on the role of the post-American revolution British Empire: An Essay ...
General Sir Charles William Pasley KCB (1780–1861) was a British soldier and military engineer who wrote the defining text on the role of the post-American revolution British Empire: An Essay ...
Charles Phibbs Jones
General Sir Charles Phibbs Jones GCB CBE MC (1906–1988) was a British Army General who reached high office in the 1950s.
General Sir Charles Phibbs Jones GCB CBE MC (1906–1988) was a British Army General who reached high office in the 1950s.
Charles Portal, 1st Viscount Portal of Hungerford
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Charles Frederick Algernon Portal, 1st Viscount Portal of Hungerford KG GCB OM DSO & Bar MC (21 May 1893 – 22 April 1971) was a senior Royal Air Force officer and ...
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Charles Frederick Algernon Portal, 1st Viscount Portal of Hungerford KG GCB OM DSO & Bar MC (21 May 1893 – 22 April 1971) was a senior Royal Air Force officer and ...
Charles Sherrard
Charles Sherrard RE was a rugby union international who represented England from 1871 to 1872.
Charles Sherrard RE was a rugby union international who represented England from 1871 to 1872.
Charles Warren
General Sir Charles Warren, GCMG, KCB, FRS (7 February 1840–21 January 1927) was an officer in the British Royal Engineers.
General Sir Charles Warren, GCMG, KCB, FRS (7 February 1840–21 January 1927) was an officer in the British Royal Engineers.
Christopher Thomson, 1st Baron Thomson
Christopher Birdwood Thomson, 1st Baron Thomson PC (13 April 1875 - 5 October 1930) was a British Army officer who went on to serve as a Labour minister and peer.
Christopher Birdwood Thomson, 1st Baron Thomson PC (13 April 1875 - 5 October 1930) was a British Army officer who went on to serve as a Labour minister and peer.
Claud Raymond
Claud Raymond VC (2 October 1923 – 22 March 1945) was a British recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded...
Claud Raymond VC (2 October 1923 – 22 March 1945) was a British recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded...
Clifford Coffin
Major General Clifford Coffin VC, CB, DSO & Bar (10 February 1870 – 4 February 1959) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in...
Major General Clifford Coffin VC, CB, DSO & Bar (10 February 1870 – 4 February 1959) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in...
Clive Martin
Sir Clive Martin, OBE, DL, TD, is a British businessman and a former Lord Mayor of London from 1999-2000.
Sir Clive Martin, OBE, DL, TD, is a British businessman and a former Lord Mayor of London from 1999-2000.
Colville Wemyss
General Sir Henry Colville Barclay Wemyss KCB KBE DSO MC (1891–1959) was Adjutant-General to the Forces.
General Sir Henry Colville Barclay Wemyss KCB KBE DSO MC (1891–1959) was Adjutant-General to the Forces.
Coote Hedley
Colonel Sir Walter Coote Hedley KBE, CB, CMG was a British Army officer who began his career in the Royal Engineers and later moved into military intelligence.
Colonel Sir Walter Coote Hedley KBE, CB, CMG was a British Army officer who began his career in the Royal Engineers and later moved into military intelligence.
Cuthbert Fuller
Cuthbert Graham Fuller DSO, CMG was a decorated Royal Engineers officer.
Cuthbert Graham Fuller DSO, CMG was a decorated Royal Engineers officer.
Cyril Arthur Joseph Martin
Major Cyril Arthur Joseph Martin Major GC MC was awarded the George Cross for the courage he showed in defusing a device while serving with the Corps of Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal Squad on th...
Major Cyril Arthur Joseph Martin Major GC MC was awarded the George Cross for the courage he showed in defusing a device while serving with the Corps of Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal Squad on th...
Cyril Gordon Martin
Cyril Gordon Martin VC CBE DSO (19 December 1891 - 14 August 1980) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy t...
Cyril Gordon Martin VC CBE DSO (19 December 1891 - 14 August 1980) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy t...
Cyril Martin (GC)
Major Cyril Arthur Joseph Martin Major GC MC was awarded the George Cross for the courage he showed in defusing a device while serving with the Corps of Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal Squad on th...
Major Cyril Arthur Joseph Martin Major GC MC was awarded the George Cross for the courage he showed in defusing a device while serving with the Corps of Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal Squad on th...
Cyril Raikes
Cyril Probyn Napier Raikes was awarded the Military Cross in the 1st World War Mesopotamian Campaign flying in the British army's Royal Engineers monitoring the oil pipelines there.
Cyril Probyn Napier Raikes was awarded the Military Cross in the 1st World War Mesopotamian Campaign flying in the British army's Royal Engineers monitoring the oil pipelines there.
Cyril Wagstaff
Major General Cyril Mosley Wagstaff was a British Army officer who became Commandant of the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.
Major General Cyril Mosley Wagstaff was a British Army officer who became Commandant of the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich.
David Orr (businessman)
Sir David Alexander Orr (born 10 May 1922, Dalkey, County Dublin — died 2 February 2008) was an Anglo-Irish businessman, philanthropist and World War II veteran.
Sir David Alexander Orr (born 10 May 1922, Dalkey, County Dublin — died 2 February 2008) was an Anglo-Irish businessman, philanthropist and World War II veteran.
David Renton, Baron Renton
David Lockhart-Mure Renton, Baron Renton, KBE, QC, TD, DL, PC was a British politician.
David Lockhart-Mure Renton, Baron Renton, KBE, QC, TD, DL, PC was a British politician.
David Willison
Lieutenant-General Sir David Willison KCB, OBE, MC (25 December 1919 – 24 April 2009) was a British soldier who served with the Royal Engineers between 1939 and 1963, from when he served in a se...
Lieutenant-General Sir David Willison KCB, OBE, MC (25 December 1919 – 24 April 2009) was a British soldier who served with the Royal Engineers between 1939 and 1963, from when he served in a se...
Denis Greenhill, Baron Greenhill of Harrow
Sir Denis Arthur Greenhill, Baron Greenhill of Harrow, GCMG, OBE (1913–2000) was the British Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs from 1969 to 1973; an established and re...
Sir Denis Arthur Greenhill, Baron Greenhill of Harrow, GCMG, OBE (1913–2000) was the British Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs from 1969 to 1973; an established and re...
Denis Healey
Denis Winston Healey, Baron Healey CH, MBE, PC, MC is a retired British Labour politician, who served as Secretary of State for Defence from 1964 to 1970 and Chancellor of the Exchequer from 197...
Denis Winston Healey, Baron Healey CH, MBE, PC, MC is a retired British Labour politician, who served as Secretary of State for Defence from 1964 to 1970 and Chancellor of the Exchequer from 197...
Denis Price
Major-General, The Reverend Denis Price CB, CBE (28 October, 1908 - 19 March, 1966) was Chief of Staff, British Defence Staffs in Washington from 1959 to 1962 and was later ordained into the Pre...
Major-General, The Reverend Denis Price CB, CBE (28 October, 1908 - 19 March, 1966) was Chief of Staff, British Defence Staffs in Washington from 1959 to 1962 and was later ordained into the Pre...
Denis Thatcher
Major Sir Denis Thatcher, 1st Baronet, MBE, TD was a British businessman, and the husband of the former British Prime Minister, Margaret Hilda Thatcher.
Major Sir Denis Thatcher, 1st Baronet, MBE, TD was a British businessman, and the husband of the former British Prime Minister, Margaret Hilda Thatcher.
Denys R. Martin
Colonel Denys Richard Martin (1892–1970).
Colonel Denys Richard Martin (1892–1970).
Desmond Plummer
Arthur Desmond Herne Plummer, Baron Plummer of St Marylebone was a Conservative Party politician in London and the longest serving Leader of the Greater London Council.
Arthur Desmond Herne Plummer, Baron Plummer of St Marylebone was a Conservative Party politician in London and the longest serving Leader of the Greater London Council.
Donald Swain Lewis
Donald Swain Lewis, DSO was a Lieutenant Colonel in the British Army and was the second highest-ranked officer in the Royal Flying Corps/Royal Air Force to be killed in action in the First World War.
Donald Swain Lewis, DSO was a Lieutenant Colonel in the British Army and was the second highest-ranked officer in the Royal Flying Corps/Royal Air Force to be killed in action in the First World War.
Dudley Howard Ridout
Major-General Sir Dudley Howard Ridout KBE, CB, CMG (1866 – 3 May 1941) was a British soldier of the Royal Engineers.
Major-General Sir Dudley Howard Ridout KBE, CB, CMG (1866 – 3 May 1941) was a British soldier of the Royal Engineers.
Duncan Johnston
Sir Duncan Alexander Johnston (25 June 1847 — 21 October 1931) was a Royal Engineers officer who became Director General of the Ordnance Survey.
Sir Duncan Alexander Johnston (25 June 1847 — 21 October 1931) was a Royal Engineers officer who became Director General of the Ordnance Survey.
E. E. B. Mackintosh
Colonel Ernest Elliot Buckland Mackintosh DSO (died 1957) was a Director and Secretary of the Science Museum in London, England.
Colonel Ernest Elliot Buckland Mackintosh DSO (died 1957) was a Director and Secretary of the Science Museum in London, England.
Eddie Myers
Brigadier Edmund Charles Wolf Myers CBE, DSO, more commonly known as Eddie was a British Army officer who fought in World War II. Myers was an officer in the Royal Engineers.
Brigadier Edmund Charles Wolf Myers CBE, DSO, more commonly known as Eddie was a British Army officer who fought in World War II. Myers was an officer in the Royal Engineers.
Edgar William Cox
Brigadier-General Edgar William Cox, DSO, FRGS (9 May 1882 - 26 August 1918) was a senior intelligence officer on the British General Staff throughout most of the First World War who drowned in ...
Brigadier-General Edgar William Cox, DSO, FRGS (9 May 1882 - 26 August 1918) was a senior intelligence officer on the British General Staff throughout most of the First World War who drowned in ...
Edmund Henderson
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Edmund Yeamans Walcott Henderson KCB (19 April 1821 – 8 December 1896) was an officer in the British Army who was Comptroller-General of Convicts in Western Australia from...
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Edmund Yeamans Walcott Henderson KCB (19 April 1821 – 8 December 1896) was an officer in the British Army who was Comptroller-General of Convicts in Western Australia from...
Edmund Osborne
Lieutenant General Edmund Archibald Osborne CB DSO (1885-1969) was a British Army officer who commanded II Corps during World War II.
Lieutenant General Edmund Archibald Osborne CB DSO (1885-1969) was a British Army officer who commanded II Corps during World War II.
Edward Charles Frome
General Edward Charles Frome was a prominent British Army officer and Surveyor-general of South Australia.
General Edward Charles Frome was a prominent British Army officer and Surveyor-general of South Australia.
Edward Harrison (chemist)
Lt-Col Edward Frank Harrison C.M.G. (1869–1918) was a British chemical scientist, credited with the invention of the first serviceable gas mask during World War I.
Lt-Col Edward Frank Harrison C.M.G. (1869–1918) was a British chemical scientist, credited with the invention of the first serviceable gas mask during World War I.
Edward Pemberton Leach
General Sir Edward Pemberton Leach VC KCB KCVO, (2 April, 1847 — 27 April, 1913) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of...
General Sir Edward Pemberton Leach VC KCB KCVO, (2 April, 1847 — 27 April, 1913) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of...
Edward Robert Festing
Major-General Edward Robert Festing CB FRS (1839 – 16 May 1912), English army officer, chemist, and first Director of the Science Museum in London.
Major-General Edward Robert Festing CB FRS (1839 – 16 May 1912), English army officer, chemist, and first Director of the Science Museum in London.
Edward Stanton (British Army officer)
General Sir Edward Stanton, KCB, KCMG was a British officer and diplomat.
General Sir Edward Stanton, KCB, KCMG was a British officer and diplomat.
Edward Stanton (diplomat)
General Sir Edward Stanton, RE, KCB, KCMG (19 February 1827 – 1907) was a British officer and diplomat.
General Sir Edward Stanton, RE, KCB, KCMG (19 February 1827 – 1907) was a British officer and diplomat.
Edward Talbot Thackeray
Colonel Sir Edward Talbot Thackeray VC, KCB (19 October 1836 - 3 September 1927) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face ...
Colonel Sir Edward Talbot Thackeray VC, KCB (19 October 1836 - 3 September 1927) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face ...
Edward Teshmaker Busk
Lieutenant Edward Teshmaker Busk, London Electrical Engineers RE(T) (8 March 1886 - 5 November 1914) was an English pioneer of early aircraft design, and the designer of the first full-sized eff...
Lieutenant Edward Teshmaker Busk, London Electrical Engineers RE(T) (8 March 1886 - 5 November 1914) was an English pioneer of early aircraft design, and the designer of the first full-sized eff...
Edward Wolstenholme Ward
Major-General Sir Edward Wolstenholme Ward KCMG was an Indian-born British soldier and Australian politician as well as cricket player.
Major-General Sir Edward Wolstenholme Ward KCMG was an Indian-born British soldier and Australian politician as well as cricket player.
Elias Durnford
Elias Durnford (13 June 1739 – 21 June 1794) was a British army officer and civil engineer who is best known for surveying the town of Pensacola and laying out a city plan based on two public pl...
Elias Durnford (13 June 1739 – 21 June 1794) was a British army officer and civil engineer who is best known for surveying the town of Pensacola and laying out a city plan based on two public pl...
Elias Walker Durnford
Major General Elias Walker Durnford R.E (28 July 1774 – 8 March 1850) was the builder of the Citadel, Quebec City.
Major General Elias Walker Durnford R.E (28 July 1774 – 8 March 1850) was the builder of the Citadel, Quebec City.
Elton Younger
Major-General Allan Elton Younger DSO OBE, (Tony Younger) (4 May 1919 – 5 July 2010) was a British soldier and author, Colonel Commandant of the Royal Engineers from 1974 to 1979.
Major-General Allan Elton Younger DSO OBE, (Tony Younger) (4 May 1919 – 5 July 2010) was a British soldier and author, Colonel Commandant of the Royal Engineers from 1974 to 1979.
Ernest Benjamin
Brigadier General Ernest Frank Benjamin (1900–1969) was a British officer from Canada of Jewish birth who commanded the Jewish Infantry Brigade during the Second World War.
Brigadier General Ernest Frank Benjamin (1900–1969) was a British officer from Canada of Jewish birth who commanded the Jewish Infantry Brigade during the Second World War.
Ernest Dunlop Swinton
Major General Sir Ernest Dunlop Swinton, KBE, CB, DSO, RE (21 October 1868 – 15 January 1951) was a military writer and British Army officer.
Major General Sir Ernest Dunlop Swinton, KBE, CB, DSO, RE (21 October 1868 – 15 January 1951) was a military writer and British Army officer.
Ernest Squires
Lieutenant General Ernest Ker Squires CB, DSO, MC (18 December 1882 – 2 March 1940) was a senior officer in the Australian Army who served as Chief of the General Staff (1939–1940).
Lieutenant General Ernest Ker Squires CB, DSO, MC (18 December 1882 – 2 March 1940) was a senior officer in the Australian Army who served as Chief of the General Staff (1939–1940).
Fergie Semple
Brigadier Ferguson Semple MBE MC was a British Army officer who became Director SAS.
Brigadier Ferguson Semple MBE MC was a British Army officer who became Director SAS.
Fleetwood Edwards
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Fleetwood Isham Edwards GCVO, KCB, ISO was Keeper of the Privy Purse to HI Queen Victoria from 1895 to 1901.
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Fleetwood Isham Edwards GCVO, KCB, ISO was Keeper of the Privy Purse to HI Queen Victoria from 1895 to 1901.
Francis Arthur Sutton
Major General Francis Arthur Sutton M.C. (born England 14 February 1884, died Hong Kong 22 October 1944) was an English born adventurer known as "One Arm Sutton" after losing part of an arm by a...
Major General Francis Arthur Sutton M.C. (born England 14 February 1884, died Hong Kong 22 October 1944) was an English born adventurer known as "One Arm Sutton" after losing part of an arm by a...
Francis Bond Head
Sir Francis Bond Head, 1st Baronet KCH PC, known as "Galloping Head", was Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada during the Rebellions of 1837.
Sir Francis Bond Head, 1st Baronet KCH PC, known as "Galloping Head", was Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada during the Rebellions of 1837.
Francis Fowke
Francis Fowke RE was a British engineer and architect, and a Captain in the Corps of Royal Engineers.
Francis Fowke RE was a British engineer and architect, and a Captain in the Corps of Royal Engineers.
Francis Grant Ogilvie
Sir Francis Grant Ogilvie CB (8 August 1858 – 14 December 1930) was a British scientist and museum curator.
Sir Francis Grant Ogilvie CB (8 August 1858 – 14 December 1930) was a British scientist and museum curator.
Francis Kelly (British Army officer)
Major-General Francis Henry Kelly CB CMG was Commander of British Troops in South China.
Major-General Francis Henry Kelly CB CMG was Commander of British Troops in South China.
Francis Marindin
Colonel Sir Francis Arthur Marindin, KCMG served with the Royal Engineers and was a key figure in the early development of association football.
Colonel Sir Francis Arthur Marindin, KCMG served with the Royal Engineers and was a key figure in the early development of association football.
Francis Nosworthy
Lieutenant General Sir Francis Poitiers Nosworthy KCB DSO MC was Commander-in-Chief of West Africa Command during World War II.
Lieutenant General Sir Francis Poitiers Nosworthy KCB DSO MC was Commander-in-Chief of West Africa Command during World War II.
Francis Wyatt (cricketer)
Colonel Francis Joseph Caldwell Wyatt was an English cricketer.
Colonel Francis Joseph Caldwell Wyatt was an English cricketer.
Frank Caldwell
Major-General Frank Griffiths Caldwell OBE MC (born 1921) is a former British Army officer who became Assistant Chief of the General Staff.
Major-General Frank Griffiths Caldwell OBE MC (born 1921) is a former British Army officer who became Assistant Chief of the General Staff.
Frank Simpson (British Army officer)
General Sir Frank Ernest Wallace Simpson GBE KCB DSO was a British Army General during the 1940s.
General Sir Frank Ernest Wallace Simpson GBE KCB DSO was a British Army General during the 1940s.
Frank Simpson (cricketer)
Colonel Frank William Simpson DSO OBE ( – ) was a British Army officer who also played cricket, including two first-class games, for various military teams between 1931 and 1954, also play...
Colonel Frank William Simpson DSO OBE ( – ) was a British Army officer who also played cricket, including two first-class games, for various military teams between 1931 and 1954, also play...
Frederick Beaumont
Frederick Edward Blackett Beaumont (22 October 1833 – 20 August 1899) was a British officer of the Royal Engineers who produced several inventions, including a tunneling machine which bore his n...
Frederick Edward Blackett Beaumont (22 October 1833 – 20 August 1899) was a British officer of the Royal Engineers who produced several inventions, including a tunneling machine which bore his n...
Frederick Henry Baddeley
Frederick Henry Baddeley (4 December 1794 – 4 May 1879) was an officer in the British Army Royal Engineers with his early service being in the Napoleonic wars including the capture of Pari...
Frederick Henry Baddeley (4 December 1794 – 4 May 1879) was an officer in the British Army Royal Engineers with his early service being in the Napoleonic wars including the capture of Pari...
Frederick Henry Johnson
Frederick Henry Johnson VC (15 August 1890 – 26 November 1917) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy...
Frederick Henry Johnson VC (15 August 1890 – 26 November 1917) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy...
G. A. Beazeley
Lieutenant-Colonel George Adam Beazeley DSO (7 July 1870 – 8 May 1961) was a British Army officer, surveyor and one of the fathers of aerial photography in surveying, military reconnaissance and...
Lieutenant-Colonel George Adam Beazeley DSO (7 July 1870 – 8 May 1961) was a British Army officer, surveyor and one of the fathers of aerial photography in surveying, military reconnaissance and...
G. F. Gorringe
Lieutenant General Sir George Frederick Gorringe KCB, KCMG, DSO (10 February 1868 – 24 October 1945) served as an active field commander in the British Army during the Anglo-Boer War, Worl...
Lieutenant General Sir George Frederick Gorringe KCB, KCMG, DSO (10 February 1868 – 24 October 1945) served as an active field commander in the British Army during the Anglo-Boer War, Worl...
Geoffrey Rawson
Major-General Geoffrey Grahame Rawson CB OBE MC (2 December 1887–14 January 1979) was a senior British Army officer who served in both the First and Second World Wars and had a notable cr...
Major-General Geoffrey Grahame Rawson CB OBE MC (2 December 1887–14 January 1979) was a senior British Army officer who served in both the First and Second World Wars and had a notable cr...
George A.W. Lamond
Lieutenant Colonel George A.W. Lamond was a Scottish rugby union player.
Lieutenant Colonel George A.W. Lamond was a Scottish rugby union player.
George Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe
George Sydenham Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe GCSI, GCIE, GCMG, GBE (4 July 1848 – 7 February 1933) was a British colonial administrator and British Army officer.
George Sydenham Clarke, 1st Baron Sydenham of Combe GCSI, GCIE, GCMG, GBE (4 July 1848 – 7 February 1933) was a British colonial administrator and British Army officer.
George de Cardonnel Elmsall Findlay
Colonel George de Cardonnel Elmsall Findlay VC MC & Bar (20 August 1889 - 26 June 1967) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in th...
Colonel George de Cardonnel Elmsall Findlay VC MC & Bar (20 August 1889 - 26 June 1967) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in th...
George Gipps
Sir George Gipps (1791 – 28 February 1847) was Governor of the colony of New South Wales, Australia, for eight years, between 1838 and 1846.
Sir George Gipps (1791 – 28 February 1847) was Governor of the colony of New South Wales, Australia, for eight years, between 1838 and 1846.
George Harding (British Army officer)
Lieutenant General Sir George Judd Harding KCB was a British Army officer who became Lieutenant Governor of Jersey.
Lieutenant General Sir George Judd Harding KCB was a British Army officer who became Lieutenant Governor of Jersey.
George Henry Fowke
Lieutenant General Sir George Henry Fowke KCB, KCMG was a British Army general, who served on the staff of the British Expeditionary Force during the First World War.
Lieutenant General Sir George Henry Fowke KCB, KCMG was a British Army general, who served on the staff of the British Expeditionary Force during the First World War.
George Lambert, 2nd Viscount Lambert
George Lambert, 2nd Viscount Lambert, TD (27 November 1909 – 24 May 1989) was a British politician.
George Lambert, 2nd Viscount Lambert, TD (27 November 1909 – 24 May 1989) was a British politician.
George Macaulay Kirkpatrick
General Sir George Macaulay Kirkpatrick KCMG KCSI was a Canadian born and educated soldier who served with the British Army in South Africa, Canada, India, Australia, and China.
General Sir George Macaulay Kirkpatrick KCMG KCSI was a Canadian born and educated soldier who served with the British Army in South Africa, Canada, India, Australia, and China.
George Macdonogh
Lieutenant General Sir George Mark Watson Macdonogh GBE, KCB, KCMG (4 March 1865 - 10 July 1942) was a British Army general officer.
Lieutenant General Sir George Mark Watson Macdonogh GBE, KCB, KCMG (4 March 1865 - 10 July 1942) was a British Army general officer.
George Montague Harper
Lieutenant General Sir George Montague Harper KCB, DSO (11 January 1865 – 15 December 1922) was a British general during the First World War.
Lieutenant General Sir George Montague Harper KCB, DSO (11 January 1865 – 15 December 1922) was a British general during the First World War.
George Taubman Goldie
Sir George Dashwood Taubman Goldie (20 May 1846 – 20 August 1925) was a Manx administrator who played a major role in the founding of Nigeria.
Sir George Dashwood Taubman Goldie (20 May 1846 – 20 August 1925) was a Manx administrator who played a major role in the founding of Nigeria.
George Whitmore (British Army officer)
Sir George Whitmore, K.C.H. (12 May 1775, Lower Slaughter - 19 November 1862, Amiens) was a British Army officer.
Sir George Whitmore, K.C.H. (12 May 1775, Lower Slaughter - 19 November 1862, Amiens) was a British Army officer.
Gerald Graham
Lieutenant General Sir Gerald Graham, VC GCB GCMG (27 June 1831 – 17 December 1899) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the fa...
Lieutenant General Sir Gerald Graham, VC GCB GCMG (27 June 1831 – 17 December 1899) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the fa...
Gerald Smyth
Lieutenant-Colonel Gerald Bryce Ferguson Smyth, DSO and Bar, French and Belgian Croix de Guerre (7 September 1885 – 17 July 1920) was a British Army officer and police officer who was at the ce...
Lieutenant-Colonel Gerald Bryce Ferguson Smyth, DSO and Bar, French and Belgian Croix de Guerre (7 September 1885 – 17 July 1920) was a British Army officer and police officer who was at the ce...
Giffard LeQuesne Martel
General Sir Giffard Le Quesne Martel, KCB, KBE, DSO, MC (1889 - 1958), familiarly known as "Q Martel", was a British Army officer during World War I and World War II.
General Sir Giffard Le Quesne Martel, KCB, KBE, DSO, MC (1889 - 1958), familiarly known as "Q Martel", was a British Army officer during World War I and World War II.
Godwin Michelmore
Major-General Sir William Godwin Michelmore KBE, CB, DSO, MC, TD, JP, DL (1894 - 25 October 1982) was a senior British army officer who served in both world wars and was later ADC to King George...
Major-General Sir William Godwin Michelmore KBE, CB, DSO, MC, TD, JP, DL (1894 - 25 October 1982) was a senior British army officer who served in both world wars and was later ADC to King George...
Gordon Guggisberg
Brigadier-General Sir Frederick Gordon Guggisberg, KCMG, DSO,, soldier and administrator, was born in Galt, Ontario, Canada, a second-generation descendant of an immigrant from Uetendorf, Canton...
Brigadier-General Sir Frederick Gordon Guggisberg, KCMG, DSO,, soldier and administrator, was born in Galt, Ontario, Canada, a second-generation descendant of an immigrant from Uetendorf, Canton...
Gordon Macready
Lieutenant-General Sir Gordon Nevil Macready, 2nd Baronet KBE CB CMG DSO MC (5 April 1891 – 17 October 1956) was a British Army officer who served as Assistant chief of the Imperial General Staf...
Lieutenant-General Sir Gordon Nevil Macready, 2nd Baronet KBE CB CMG DSO MC (5 April 1891 – 17 October 1956) was a British Army officer who served as Assistant chief of the Imperial General Staf...
Guy Williams (British Army officer)
General Sir Guy Charles Williams KCB CMG DSO was a British Army General during World War II.
General Sir Guy Charles Williams KCB CMG DSO was a British Army General during World War II.
H.J. Gough
Herbert John Gough, CB, MBE, FRS (26 April 1890 – 1965) was a British engineer, and research director.
Herbert John Gough, CB, MBE, FRS (26 April 1890 – 1965) was a British engineer, and research director.
Harmar Nicholls
Harmar Harmar-Nicholls, Baron Harmar-Nicholls (1 November 1912 – 15 September 2000), known as Sir Harmar Nicholls, 1st Baronet, from 1960 to 1975, was a British Conservative Party po...
Harmar Harmar-Nicholls, Baron Harmar-Nicholls (1 November 1912 – 15 September 2000), known as Sir Harmar Nicholls, 1st Baronet, from 1960 to 1975, was a British Conservative Party po...
Harold Gourley
Harold John Frederick Gourley (1886–18 December 1956) was a British civil engineer.
Harold John Frederick Gourley (1886–18 December 1956) was a British civil engineer.
Harry Jones (British Army officer)
General Sir Harry David Jones GCB DCL was a British Army officer who became Governor of the Royal Military College Sandurst.
General Sir Harry David Jones GCB DCL was a British Army officer who became Governor of the Royal Military College Sandurst.
Harry Ord
Major-General Sir Harry St. George Ord GCMG, CB, RE, was born on 4 August 1819 in North Cray, Kent, England.
Major-General Sir Harry St. George Ord GCMG, CB, RE, was born on 4 August 1819 in North Cray, Kent, England.
Harry Prendergast
General Sir Harry North Dalrymple Prendergast VC GCB was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to B...
General Sir Harry North Dalrymple Prendergast VC GCB was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to B...
Harry Pritchard
Major-General Harry Lionel Pritchard CB CMG DSO (16 November 1871 – 14 May 1953) was General Officer Commanding Malaya Command.
Major-General Harry Lionel Pritchard CB CMG DSO (16 November 1871 – 14 May 1953) was General Officer Commanding Malaya Command.
Henry Cronin
Henry Francis Cronin CBE, MC, BSc (Eng) (1894–1977) was a British civil engineer and army officer.
Henry Francis Cronin CBE, MC, BSc (Eng) (1894–1977) was a British civil engineer and army officer.
Henry George Boldero
Henry George Boldero was a British Army officer and a Tory Member of Parliament for Chippenham.
Henry George Boldero was a British Army officer and a Tory Member of Parliament for Chippenham.
Henry George Lyons
Colonel Sir Henry George Lyons FRS (11 October 1864 - 1944) was a geologist and director of the Science Museum in London.
Colonel Sir Henry George Lyons FRS (11 October 1864 - 1944) was a geologist and director of the Science Museum in London.
Henry James (British Army officer)
Major General Sir Henry James FRS MRIA RE (1803 – 1877) was the director-general of the Ordnance Survey, the British Government mapping agency, from 1854 to 1875.
Major General Sir Henry James FRS MRIA RE (1803 – 1877) was the director-general of the Ordnance Survey, the British Government mapping agency, from 1854 to 1875.
Henry MacDonald
Henry MacDonald VC (28 May 1823 - 15 February 1893) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awar...
Henry MacDonald VC (28 May 1823 - 15 February 1893) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awar...
Henry Merrick Lawson
Lieutenant General Sir Henry Merrick Lawson KCB was a British Army General during World War I.
Lieutenant General Sir Henry Merrick Lawson KCB was a British Army General during World War I.
Henry Renny-Tailyour
Henry Waugh Renny-Tailyour (9 October 1849 – 15 June 1920) was an amateur all-round sportsman who appeared for Scotland in some of the earliest international football and rugby union match...
Henry Waugh Renny-Tailyour (9 October 1849 – 15 June 1920) was an amateur all-round sportsman who appeared for Scotland in some of the earliest international football and rugby union match...
Henry Spencer Palmer
Major General Henry Spencer Palmer (30 April 1838 – 10 February 1893) was a British army military engineer and surveyor, noted for his work in developing Yokohama harbor in the Empire of J...
Major General Henry Spencer Palmer (30 April 1838 – 10 February 1893) was a British army military engineer and surveyor, noted for his work in developing Yokohama harbor in the Empire of J...
Henry Whatley Tyler
Sir Henry Whatley Tyler (7 March 1827 - 1908) was a British Inspector of Railways, Railway Company director and Conservative politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1880 to 1892.
Sir Henry Whatley Tyler (7 March 1827 - 1908) was a British Inspector of Railways, Railway Company director and Conservative politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1880 to 1892.
Henry Wray
Lieutenant-General Henry Wray CMG was a Royal Engineers officer who arrived in Fremantle on 12 December 1851 and was responsible for carrying out the construction plans for Fremantle Prison for ...
Lieutenant-General Henry Wray CMG was a Royal Engineers officer who arrived in Fremantle on 12 December 1851 and was responsible for carrying out the construction plans for Fremantle Prison for ...
Henry Young Darracott Scott
Henry Young Darracott Scott RE (1822–1883) was an English Major-General in the Corps of Royal Engineers, best known for the construction of London's Royal Albert Hall.
Henry Young Darracott Scott RE (1822–1883) was an English Major-General in the Corps of Royal Engineers, best known for the construction of London's Royal Albert Hall.
Herbert Barefoot
Herbert John Leslie Barefoot GC was an English recipient of the George Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry for actions not involving direct enemy action granted to Briti...
Herbert John Leslie Barefoot GC was an English recipient of the George Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry for actions not involving direct enemy action granted to Briti...
Herbert Chermside
Lieutenant-General Sir Herbert Charles Chermside GCMG, CB (31 July 1850 – 24 September 1929) was a British soldier who served as Governor of Queensland in Australia from 1902 to 1904.
Lieutenant-General Sir Herbert Charles Chermside GCMG, CB (31 July 1850 – 24 September 1929) was a British soldier who served as Governor of Queensland in Australia from 1902 to 1904.
Herbert Ellis
Lieutenant Herbert Edward Oscar Ellis, MC, (born 15 July 1893, date of death unknown) was a World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.
Lieutenant Herbert Edward Oscar Ellis, MC, (born 15 July 1893, date of death unknown) was a World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.
Herbert John Leslie Barefoot
Herbert John Leslie Barefoot GC (15 May 1887 – 1958) was an English recipient of the George Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry for actions not involving direct enemy ac...
Herbert John Leslie Barefoot GC (15 May 1887 – 1958) was an English recipient of the George Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry for actions not involving direct enemy ac...
Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener
Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener KG, KP, GCB, OM, GCSI, GCMG, GCIE, ADC, PC, was an Irish-born British Field Marshal and proconsul who won fame for his imperial campai...
Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener KG, KP, GCB, OM, GCSI, GCMG, GCIE, ADC, PC, was an Irish-born British Field Marshal and proconsul who won fame for his imperial campai...
Herbert Rawson
Herbert Edward Rawson (3 September 1852 – 18 October 1924) was a Mauritius born English footballer who played once (as a forward) for England, and appeared in two FA Cup finals, winning the cup ...
Herbert Edward Rawson (3 September 1852 – 18 October 1924) was a Mauritius born English footballer who played once (as a forward) for England, and appeared in two FA Cup finals, winning the cup ...
Herbert Rowse Armstrong
Herbert Rowse Armstrong TD. MA. (13 May 1869 – 31 May 1922) was an English solicitor and convicted murderer, the only solicitor in the history of the United Kingdom to have been hanged for murder.
Herbert Rowse Armstrong TD. MA. (13 May 1869 – 31 May 1922) was an English solicitor and convicted murderer, the only solicitor in the history of the United Kingdom to have been hanged for murder.
Herbert Taylor Siborne
Major-General Herbert Taylor Siborne was a British Army officer and military historian.
Major-General Herbert Taylor Siborne was a British Army officer and military historian.
Howard Craufurd Elphinstone
Major-General Sir Howard Craufurd Elphinstone VC KCB CMG (12 December 1829 – 8 March 1890) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in th...
Major-General Sir Howard Craufurd Elphinstone VC KCB CMG (12 December 1829 – 8 March 1890) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in th...
Howard N. Cole
Lieutenant Colonel Howard Norman Cole (1911 – May 1983) OBE TD F.R.Hist.S DL had been a serving officer in the British Army during World War II and was an author of books on military subjects.
Lieutenant Colonel Howard Norman Cole (1911 – May 1983) OBE TD F.R.Hist.S DL had been a serving officer in the British Army during World War II and was an author of books on military subjects.
Hubert Foster
Brigadier General Hubert John Foster (4 October 1855 – 21 March 1919) was a senior officer in the Australian Army who served as Chief of the General Staff (1916–1917).
Brigadier General Hubert John Foster (4 October 1855 – 21 March 1919) was a senior officer in the Australian Army who served as Chief of the General Staff (1916–1917).
Hugh B. Cott
Hugh B. Cott, born Hugh Bamford Cott, was a British zoologist, an authority on both natural and military camouflage, and a scientific illustrator and photographer.
Hugh B. Cott, born Hugh Bamford Cott, was a British zoologist, an authority on both natural and military camouflage, and a scientific illustrator and photographer.
Hugh Beach
General Sir Hugh Beach, GBE, KCB, MC (born 20 May 1923) is a British soldier who, in retirement, researches and advises on defence policy, arms control and disarmament, with an active interest ...
General Sir Hugh Beach, GBE, KCB, MC (born 20 May 1923) is a British soldier who, in retirement, researches and advises on defence policy, arms control and disarmament, with an active interest ...
Hugh Cunningham
Lieutenant General Sir Hugh Patrick Cunningham KBE (born 4 November 1921) is a former British Army officer who became Assistant Chief of the General Staff.
Lieutenant General Sir Hugh Patrick Cunningham KBE (born 4 November 1921) is a former British Army officer who became Assistant Chief of the General Staff.
Hugh Elles
Lieutenant General Sir Hugh Jamieson Elles KCB KCMG KCVO DSO (1880–1945) was a British General and the first commander of the newly formed Tank Corps in the First World War.
Lieutenant General Sir Hugh Jamieson Elles KCB KCMG KCVO DSO (1880–1945) was a British General and the first commander of the newly formed Tank Corps in the First World War.
Hugh Pughe Lloyd
Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Pughe Lloyd GBE, KCB, MC, DFC, RAF (12 December 1894 – 14 July 1981) was a senior Royal Air Force commander.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Pughe Lloyd GBE, KCB, MC, DFC, RAF (12 December 1894 – 14 July 1981) was a senior Royal Air Force commander.
I. S. O. Playfair
Ian Stanley Ord Playfair, CB, DSO, MC and bar, (10 April 1894 – 21 March 1972), was a soldier who rose to the rank of Major General in the British Army.
Ian Stanley Ord Playfair, CB, DSO, MC and bar, (10 April 1894 – 21 March 1972), was a soldier who rose to the rank of Major General in the British Army.
Ian Campbell-Gray
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Ian Douglas Campbell-Gray (14 July 1901 – 21 March 1946) was a British soldier in the Royal Engineers.
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Ian Douglas Campbell-Gray (14 July 1901 – 21 March 1946) was a British soldier in the Royal Engineers.
Ian Jacob
Lieutenant-General Sir Edward Ian Claud Jacob GBE, CB, (27 September 1899 – 24 April 1993), known as Ian Jacob, was the Military Assistant Secretary to Winston Churchill's war cabine...
Lieutenant-General Sir Edward Ian Claud Jacob GBE, CB, (27 September 1899 – 24 April 1993), known as Ian Jacob, was the Military Assistant Secretary to Winston Churchill's war cabine...
Ian Stanley Ord Playfair
Ian Stanley Ord Playfair, CB, DSO, MC and bar, (10 April 1894 – 21 March 1972), was a soldier who rose to the rank of Major General in the British Army.
Ian Stanley Ord Playfair, CB, DSO, MC and bar, (10 April 1894 – 21 March 1972), was a soldier who rose to the rank of Major General in the British Army.
Ivan Neill
Sir Ivan Neill (1 July 1906–November 2001) was an Army officer and Unionist politician in Northern Ireland.
Sir Ivan Neill (1 July 1906–November 2001) was an Army officer and Unionist politician in Northern Ireland.
Ivan Simson
Brigadier Ivan Simson OBE was the Chief Engineer in Malaya before its surrender to the Japanese in 1942.
Brigadier Ivan Simson OBE was the Chief Engineer in Malaya before its surrender to the Japanese in 1942.
Ivison Macadam
Sir Ivison Stevenson Macadam KCVO CBE was a Scot, who was the first Director-General of the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), and the founding President of the National U...
Sir Ivison Stevenson Macadam KCVO CBE was a Scot, who was the first Director-General of the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), and the founding President of the National U...
James Bevan Edwards
Lieutenant General Sir James Bevan Edwards KCB KCMG (5 November 1835 – 8 July 1922) was a senior British Army officer and politician.
Lieutenant General Sir James Bevan Edwards KCB KCMG (5 November 1835 – 8 July 1922) was a senior British Army officer and politician.
James Carmichael (engineer)
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir James Forrest Halkett Carmichael CMG CBE (8 July 1868 – 12 August 1934) was a British Army officer, engineer and colonial administrator.
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir James Forrest Halkett Carmichael CMG CBE (8 July 1868 – 12 August 1934) was a British Army officer, engineer and colonial administrator.
James Cross
James Richard Cross, CMG was a British diplomat in Canada who was kidnapped by the Front de libération du Québec terrorist group during the October Crisis of October 1970.
James Richard Cross, CMG was a British diplomat in Canada who was kidnapped by the Front de libération du Québec terrorist group during the October Crisis of October 1970.
James Edward Edmonds
Brigadier General James Edward Edmonds CB, CMG (1861–1956) was a British First World War officer of the Royal Engineers who in the role of British official historian was responsible for th...
Brigadier General James Edward Edmonds CB, CMG (1861–1956) was a British First World War officer of the Royal Engineers who in the role of British official historian was responsible for th...
James Fellowes (cricketer)
James Fellowes (21 August 1841 – 3 May 1916) was an amateur English cricketer.
James Fellowes (21 August 1841 – 3 May 1916) was an amateur English cricketer.
James John McLeod Innes
Lieutenant General James John McLeod Innes VC CB (5 February 1830 – 13 December 1907) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the ...
Lieutenant General James John McLeod Innes VC CB (5 February 1830 – 13 December 1907) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the ...
James Lennox Dawson
Colonel James Lennox Dawson VC was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Co...
Colonel James Lennox Dawson VC was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Co...
James McCudden
James Thomas Byford McCudden VC, DSO & Bar, MC & Bar, MM was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for valour in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and ...
James Thomas Byford McCudden VC, DSO & Bar, MC & Bar, MM was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for valour in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and ...
James Moncrief
James Moncrief (1741 Scotland - 1792 Ostend, Belgium) was a trained engineer and military officer of Scottish Highlander descent in the British Royal Engineers.
James Moncrief (1741 Scotland - 1792 Ostend, Belgium) was a trained engineer and military officer of Scottish Highlander descent in the British Royal Engineers.
James Morris Colquhoun Colvin
James Morris Colquhoun Colvin VC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and ...
James Morris Colquhoun Colvin VC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and ...
James Myles
Major James Sproule Myles was an Irish soldier, politician and rugby union player.
Major James Sproule Myles was an Irish soldier, politician and rugby union player.
James Templer
Colonel James Lethbridge Brooke Templer (27 May 1846 – 2 January 1924) was an early British military pioneer of balloons.
Colonel James Lethbridge Brooke Templer (27 May 1846 – 2 January 1924) was an early British military pioneer of balloons.
Jim Swire
James Swire is an English doctor best-known for his involvement in the aftermath of the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, in which his daughter Flora was killed.
James Swire is an English doctor best-known for his involvement in the aftermath of the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, in which his daughter Flora was killed.
Jock Hamilton-Baillie
Jock Hamilton-Baillie MC (1 March 1919 - 16 April 2003), was a British Royal Engineers officer famed for numerous escapes from German prisoner of war camps during World War II. During his later...
Jock Hamilton-Baillie MC (1 March 1919 - 16 April 2003), was a British Royal Engineers officer famed for numerous escapes from German prisoner of war camps during World War II. During his later...
John Bagot Glubb
Lieutenant-General Sir John Bagot Glubb KCB, CMG, DSO, OBE, MC better known as Glubb Pasha, was a British soldier best known for leading and training Transjordan's Arab Legion 1939-1956 as...
Lieutenant-General Sir John Bagot Glubb KCB, CMG, DSO, OBE, MC better known as Glubb Pasha, was a British soldier best known for leading and training Transjordan's Arab Legion 1939-1956 as...
John Bingham, 7th Baron Clanmorris
John Michael Ward Bingham, 7th Baron Clanmorris (3 November 1908 – 6 August 1988) was an English novelist who published 17 thrillers, detective novels and spy novels.
John Michael Ward Bingham, 7th Baron Clanmorris (3 November 1908 – 6 August 1988) was an English novelist who published 17 thrillers, detective novels and spy novels.
John Blashford-Snell
Colonel John Nicholas Blashford-Snell OBE (born 22 October 1936) is a former British Army officer, explorer and author.
Colonel John Nicholas Blashford-Snell OBE (born 22 October 1936) is a former British Army officer, explorer and author.
John By
Lieutenant-Colonel John By was a British military engineer, best remembered for supervising the construction of the Rideau Canal and, in the process, founding what would become the city of Ottawa.
Lieutenant-Colonel John By was a British military engineer, best remembered for supervising the construction of the Rideau Canal and, in the process, founding what would become the city of Ottawa.
John Capper
Major-General Sir John Edward Capper KCB KCVO (7 December 1861 – 24 May 1955) was a senior officer of the British Army during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century who served on ...
Major-General Sir John Edward Capper KCB KCVO (7 December 1861 – 24 May 1955) was a senior officer of the British Army during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century who served on ...
John Chancellor (British administrator)
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir John Robert Chancellor, GCMG, GCVO, GBE, DSO (1870–1952) was a British soldier and colonial official.
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir John Robert Chancellor, GCMG, GCVO, GBE, DSO (1870–1952) was a British soldier and colonial official.
John Chard
Colonel John Rouse Merriott Chard VC was a British Army officer who received the Victoria Cross for his role in the defence of Rorke's Drift in 1879.
Colonel John Rouse Merriott Chard VC was a British Army officer who received the Victoria Cross for his role in the defence of Rorke's Drift in 1879.
John Charles Melliss
John Charles Melliss (1835 - 1911) was a notable British engineer and amateur naturalist.
John Charles Melliss (1835 - 1911) was a notable British engineer and amateur naturalist.
John Charteris
Brigadier General John Charteris CMG, DSO (1877 – 1946) was a British general during the First World War.
Brigadier General John Charteris CMG, DSO (1877 – 1946) was a British general during the First World War.
John Clayton Cowell
Major-General Sir John Clayton Cowell PC KCB (1832–1894) was a British Army officer and later Master of the Queen's Household and Governor of Windsor Castle.
Major-General Sir John Clayton Cowell PC KCB (1832–1894) was a British Army officer and later Master of the Queen's Household and Governor of Windsor Castle.
John Cowley (British Army officer)
Lieutenant General Sir John Guise Cowley GC KBE CB was a British Army General who reached high office in the 1950s.
Lieutenant General Sir John Guise Cowley GC KBE CB was a British Army General who reached high office in the 1950s.
John Drewienkiewicz
Major General Karol John Drewienkiewicz CB CMG is a retired British Army officer.
Major General Karol John Drewienkiewicz CB CMG is a retired British Army officer.
John Fitzmaurice Petty
John Fitzmaurice Petty is a retired Anglican priest.
John Fitzmaurice Petty is a retired Anglican priest.
John Fowler (British Army officer)
Lieutenant General Sir John Sharman Fowler KCB KCMG DSO (1864–1939) was Commander of British Forces in China.
Lieutenant General Sir John Sharman Fowler KCB KCMG DSO (1864–1939) was Commander of British Forces in China.
John Fox Burgoyne
Field Marshal Sir John Fox Burgoyne, 1st Baronet GCB (24 July 1782 – 7 October 1871) was a senior British Army officer.
Field Marshal Sir John Fox Burgoyne, 1st Baronet GCB (24 July 1782 – 7 October 1871) was a senior British Army officer.
John G. Bennett
John Godolphin Bennett (8 June 1897 – 13 December 1974) was a British technologist, industrial research director, and author.
John Godolphin Bennett (8 June 1897 – 13 December 1974) was a British technologist, industrial research director, and author.
John Lintorn Arabin Simmons
Field Marshal Sir John Lintorn Arabin Simmons GCB GCMG (12 February 1821 – 14 February 1903), was a British soldier.
Field Marshal Sir John Lintorn Arabin Simmons GCB GCMG (12 February 1821 – 14 February 1903), was a British soldier.
John Mark Frederick Smith
Sir John Mark Frederick Smith was a British general and colonel-commandant of the Royal Engineers.
Sir John Mark Frederick Smith was a British general and colonel-commandant of the Royal Engineers.
John Mills
Sir John Mills CBE, born Lewis Ernest Watts Mills, was an English actor who made more than 120 films in a career spanning seven decades.
Sir John Mills CBE, born Lewis Ernest Watts Mills, was an English actor who made more than 120 films in a career spanning seven decades.
John Mitchell Nuttall
John Mitchell Nuttall (21 July 1890 – 28 January 1958) was an English physicist, born in Todmorden.
John Mitchell Nuttall (21 July 1890 – 28 January 1958) was an English physicist, born in Todmorden.
John Nation
Brigadier General John James Henry Nation CVO, DSO (5 December 1874 – 5 November 1946) was a British Army officer who became a Conservative Party politician.
Brigadier General John James Henry Nation CVO, DSO (5 December 1874 – 5 November 1946) was a British Army officer who became a Conservative Party politician.
John Petty (priest)
John Fitzmaurice Petty is a retired Anglican priest.
John Fitzmaurice Petty is a retired Anglican priest.
John Pinches
John Harvey Pinches, MC, was an English rower, Royal Engineers officer, medallist and author.
John Harvey Pinches, MC, was an English rower, Royal Engineers officer, medallist and author.
John Pitt Kennedy
Lieutenant-Colonel John Pitt Kennedy (1796-1879) was a British military engineer, agricultural reformer and civil servant.
Lieutenant-Colonel John Pitt Kennedy (1796-1879) was a British military engineer, agricultural reformer and civil servant.
John Rawlence
Colonel John Rooke Rawlence OBE (23 September 1915 – 17 January 1983) was an English cricketer.
Colonel John Rooke Rawlence OBE (23 September 1915 – 17 January 1983) was an English cricketer.
John Reith, 1st Baron Reith
John Charles Walsham Reith, 1st Baron Reith, KT, GCVO, GBE, CB, TD, PC (20 July 1889 – 16 June 1971) was a Scottish broadcasting executive who established the tradition of independent publ...
John Charles Walsham Reith, 1st Baron Reith, KT, GCVO, GBE, CB, TD, PC (20 July 1889 – 16 June 1971) was a Scottish broadcasting executive who established the tradition of independent publ...
John Simcoe Macaulay
Colonel The Hon. John Simcoe Macaulay (13 October 1791 – 20 December 1855) was a businessman and political figure in Upper Canada.
Colonel The Hon. John Simcoe Macaulay (13 October 1791 – 20 December 1855) was a businessman and political figure in Upper Canada.
John Stibbon
General Sir John James Stibbon KCB OBE (born 5 January 1935) is a former Master-General of the Ordnance.
General Sir John James Stibbon KCB OBE (born 5 January 1935) is a former Master-General of the Ordnance.
John Sydney Lethbridge
Major-General John Sydney Lethbridge CB CBE MC (11 December 1897–11 August 1961) was a British soldier.
Major-General John Sydney Lethbridge CB CBE MC (11 December 1897–11 August 1961) was a British soldier.
John Thomas Jones
Sir John Thomas Jones was a British major-general in the Royal Engineers who played a leading engineering role in a number of European campaigns of the early nineteenth century.
Sir John Thomas Jones was a British major-general in the Royal Engineers who played a leading engineering role in a number of European campaigns of the early nineteenth century.
John Wallace Pringle
Colonel Sir John Wallace Pringle CB, FRGS (1863 - 16 July 1938) was Chief Inspecting Officer of the Railways Inspectorate of the Ministry of Transport from 1916 to 1929.
Colonel Sir John Wallace Pringle CB, FRGS (1863 - 16 July 1938) was Chief Inspecting Officer of the Railways Inspectorate of the Ministry of Transport from 1916 to 1929.
John Whiteley (British Army officer)
General Sir John Francis Martin Whiteley GBE, KCB, MC (7 June 1896 – 20 May 1970) was Deputy Chief of the Imperial General Staff.
General Sir John Francis Martin Whiteley GBE, KCB, MC (7 June 1896 – 20 May 1970) was Deputy Chief of the Imperial General Staff.
John Widgery, Baron Widgery
John Passmore Widgery, Baron Widgery, OBE, TD, QC, PC was an English judge who served as Lord Chief Justice of England from 1971 to 1980.
John Passmore Widgery, Baron Widgery, OBE, TD, QC, PC was an English judge who served as Lord Chief Justice of England from 1971 to 1980.
Joseph Ellison Portlock
Major-General Joseph Ellison Portlock was born at Gosport and was a British geologist and soldier, the only son of Nathaniel Portlock, and a captain in the Royal Navy.
Major-General Joseph Ellison Portlock was born at Gosport and was a British geologist and soldier, the only son of Nathaniel Portlock, and a captain in the Royal Navy.
Joshua Jebb
Sir Joshua Jebb (8 May 1793 – 26 June 1863) was a Royal Engineer and the British Surveyor-General of convict prisons.
Sir Joshua Jebb (8 May 1793 – 26 June 1863) was a Royal Engineer and the British Surveyor-General of convict prisons.
Julian Asquith, 2nd Earl of Oxford and Asquith
Julian Edward George Asquith, 2nd Earl of Oxford and Asquith KCMG (22 April 1916 – 16 January 2011), was a British colonial administrator.
Julian Edward George Asquith, 2nd Earl of Oxford and Asquith KCMG (22 April 1916 – 16 January 2011), was a British colonial administrator.
Julian Trevelyan
Julian Otto Trevelyan, RA (20 February 1910 – 12 July 1988) was a British artist and poet.
Julian Otto Trevelyan, RA (20 February 1910 – 12 July 1988) was a British artist and poet.
Kenneth Crawford
General Sir Kenneth Noel Crawford KCB MC (1895–1961) was a British Army General who reached high office in the 1940s.
General Sir Kenneth Noel Crawford KCB MC (1895–1961) was a British Army General who reached high office in the 1940s.
Kenneth Edgeworth
Kenneth Essex Edgeworth, DSO, MC (26 February 1880 – 10 October 1972) was an Irish astronomer, economist and engineer.
Kenneth Essex Edgeworth, DSO, MC (26 February 1880 – 10 October 1972) was an Irish astronomer, economist and engineer.
Kenneth Mason
Kenneth Mason MC (10 September 1887 - 2 June 1976) was a soldier and geographer notable as the first statutory professor of Geography at the University of Oxford.
Kenneth Mason MC (10 September 1887 - 2 June 1976) was a soldier and geographer notable as the first statutory professor of Geography at the University of Oxford.
Kenneth Mason (geographer)
Kenneth Mason MC was a soldier and geographer notable as the first statutory professor of Geography at the University of Oxford.
Kenneth Mason MC was a soldier and geographer notable as the first statutory professor of Geography at the University of Oxford.
Kenneth McLean
Lieutenant General Sir Kenneth Graeme McLean KCB KBE (1896 - 5 June 1987) was a senior British Army officer who became Military Secretary.
Lieutenant General Sir Kenneth Graeme McLean KCB KBE (1896 - 5 June 1987) was a senior British Army officer who became Military Secretary.
Kevin O'Donoghue
General Sir Kevin O'Donoghue KCB, CBE (born 9 December 1947) is a senior British military commander and former Chief of Defence Materiel.
General Sir Kevin O'Donoghue KCB, CBE (born 9 December 1947) is a senior British military commander and former Chief of Defence Materiel.
Kirby Laing
Sir William "Kirby" Laing, DL, JP, FREng (21 July 1916 – 12 April 2009) was a British civil engineer.
Sir William "Kirby" Laing, DL, JP, FREng (21 July 1916 – 12 April 2009) was a British civil engineer.
Lamont Kirkland
Major General Lamont Kirkland CBE is a former senior British Army officer.
Major General Lamont Kirkland CBE is a former senior British Army officer.
Lancelot Perowne
Major-General Lancelot Edgar Connop Mervyn Perowne was a British Army officer who commanded 17th Gurkha Division.
Major-General Lancelot Edgar Connop Mervyn Perowne was a British Army officer who commanded 17th Gurkha Division.
Lanoe Hawker
Lanoe George Hawker VC, DSO was a British flying ace, with seven credited victories, during the First World War.
Lanoe George Hawker VC, DSO was a British flying ace, with seven credited victories, during the First World War.
Leonard Darwin
Major Leonard Darwin, a son of the English naturalist Charles Darwin, was variously a soldier, politician, economist, eugenicist and mentor of the statistician and evolutionary biologist Ronald...
Major Leonard Darwin, a son of the English naturalist Charles Darwin, was variously a soldier, politician, economist, eugenicist and mentor of the statistician and evolutionary biologist Ronald...
Leslie Norman Hollinghurst
Air Chief Marshal Sir Leslie Norman Hollinghurst GBE, KCB, DFC, was a British First World War Flying Ace who later became an Air Chief Marshal in the RAF.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Leslie Norman Hollinghurst GBE, KCB, DFC, was a British First World War Flying Ace who later became an Air Chief Marshal in the RAF.
Levett Landon Boscawen Ibbetson
Captain Levett Landon Boscawen Ibbetson (1799 - 8 September 1869) was an English 19th century geologist, inventor, organiser and soldier.
Captain Levett Landon Boscawen Ibbetson (1799 - 8 September 1869) was an English 19th century geologist, inventor, organiser and soldier.
Lewis Casson
Sir Lewis Thomas Casson MC was a British actor and theatre director, and husband of actress Dame Sybil Thorndike.
Sir Lewis Thomas Casson MC was a British actor and theatre director, and husband of actress Dame Sybil Thorndike.
Lionel Vivian Bond
Lieutenant-General Sir Lionel Vivian Bond, KBE, CB was a senior officer in the British Army.
Lieutenant-General Sir Lionel Vivian Bond, KBE, CB was a senior officer in the British Army.
Logan Scott-Bowden
Major General Leonard Scott-Bowden CBE DSO MC and bar is a retired British army officer.
Major General Leonard Scott-Bowden CBE DSO MC and bar is a retired British army officer.
Lothian Nicholson
Lieutenant-General Sir Lothian Nicholson KCB (19 January 1827 – 27 June 1893) was Governor of Gibraltar.
Lieutenant-General Sir Lothian Nicholson KCB (19 January 1827 – 27 June 1893) was Governor of Gibraltar.
M. R. D. Foot
Michael Richard Daniell Foot, CBE, TD — known as M. R. D. Foot — was a prolific British military historian and former British Army intelligence officer and special operations operative dur...
Michael Richard Daniell Foot, CBE, TD — known as M. R. D. Foot — was a prolific British military historian and former British Army intelligence officer and special operations operative dur...
Major Percy Shepherd
Major Percy Shepherd was an eminent military engineer specialising in docks, rivers and estuaries.
Major Percy Shepherd was an eminent military engineer specialising in docks, rivers and estuaries.
Malcolm MacLeod (British Army officer)
Major-General Malcolm Neynoe MacLeod (23 May 1882–1 August 1969) was Director General of the Ordnance Survey from 1935 to 1943.
Major-General Malcolm Neynoe MacLeod (23 May 1882–1 August 1969) was Director General of the Ordnance Survey from 1935 to 1943.
Mark Mans
Lieutenant-General Sir Mark Francis Noel Mans KCB, CBE, QCVS is the current Adjutant-General to the Forces of the United Kingdom.
Lieutenant-General Sir Mark Francis Noel Mans KCB, CBE, QCVS is the current Adjutant-General to the Forces of the United Kingdom.
Mark Sever Bell
Colonel Mark Sever Bell VC CB was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Com...
Colonel Mark Sever Bell VC CB was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Com...
Martin Hotine
Brigadier Martin Hotine CMG CBE (1898-1968) was the head of the Trigonometrical and Levelling Division of the Ordnance Survey responsible for the 26 year long retriangulation of Great Britain (1...
Brigadier Martin Hotine CMG CBE (1898-1968) was the head of the Trigonometrical and Levelling Division of the Ordnance Survey responsible for the 26 year long retriangulation of Great Britain (1...
Matthew Henry Phineas Riall Sankey
Matthew Henry Phineas Riall Sankey CB, CBE was an Irish engineer from County Cork who created the Sankey diagram.
Matthew Henry Phineas Riall Sankey CB, CBE was an Irish engineer from County Cork who created the Sankey diagram.
Matthew Nathan
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Matthew Nathan, GCMG was a British soldier and civil servant, who variously served as the Governor of Sierra Leone, Gold Coast, Hong Kong, Natal and Queensland.
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Matthew Nathan, GCMG was a British soldier and civil servant, who variously served as the Governor of Sierra Leone, Gold Coast, Hong Kong, Natal and Queensland.
Max Blaney
Michael Flood Blaney GC, known as Max Blaney, was an Acting Captain of the Corps of Royal Engineers during World War II, serving as a bomb defuser.
Michael Flood Blaney GC, known as Max Blaney, was an Acting Captain of the Corps of Royal Engineers during World War II, serving as a bomb defuser.
Maynard Sinclair
Major The Rt Hon. John Maynard Sinclair (4 August 1896 – 31 January 1953) was a unionist politician in Northern Ireland.
Major The Rt Hon. John Maynard Sinclair (4 August 1896 – 31 January 1953) was a unionist politician in Northern Ireland.
Mervin Vavasour
Mervin Vavasour (1821 - March 27, 1866) was a member of the Royal Engineers, one of the corps of the British Army.
Mervin Vavasour (1821 - March 27, 1866) was a member of the Royal Engineers, one of the corps of the British Army.
Michael Cobb (railway historian)
Michael Cobb PhD FRICS (10 September 1916 – 23 June 2010) was a British Army officer and railway historian who served in the Second World War and later became the oldest person ever to be awarde...
Michael Cobb PhD FRICS (10 September 1916 – 23 June 2010) was a British Army officer and railway historian who served in the Second World War and later became the oldest person ever to be awarde...
Michael Floud Blaney
Michael Floud Blaney GC (14 November 1910, Newry, Ireland – 13 December 1940, Manor Park, Essex, England) was the Acting Captain of the Corps of Royal Engineers during World War II, serving as a...
Michael Floud Blaney GC (14 November 1910, Newry, Ireland – 13 December 1940, Manor Park, Essex, England) was the Acting Captain of the Corps of Royal Engineers during World War II, serving as a...
Michael Paul Benner
Second Lieutenant Michael Paul Benner of the Corps of Royal Engineers was posthumously awarded the George Cross for gallantry for his actions in an alpine rescue attempt at Grossglockner, Aust...
Second Lieutenant Michael Paul Benner of the Corps of Royal Engineers was posthumously awarded the George Cross for gallantry for his actions in an alpine rescue attempt at Grossglockner, Aust...
Michael Warriner
Michael Henry Warriner (3 December 1908 – 7 April 1986) was a British rower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Michael Henry Warriner (3 December 1908 – 7 April 1986) was a British rower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Mick Mannock
Major Edward Corringham "Mick" Mannock VC, DSO and Two Bars, MC & Bar (24 May 1887 – 26 July 1918) was a British First World War flying ace.
Major Edward Corringham "Mick" Mannock VC, DSO and Two Bars, MC & Bar (24 May 1887 – 26 July 1918) was a British First World War flying ace.
Mike Calvert
James Michael Calvert DSO and Bar (6 March 1913 – 26 November 1998) was a British soldier involved in special operations in Burma during World War II. He participated in both Chindit opera...
James Michael Calvert DSO and Bar (6 March 1913 – 26 November 1998) was a British soldier involved in special operations in Burma during World War II. He participated in both Chindit opera...
Nevil Brownjohn
General Sir Nevil Charles Dowell Brownjohn GBE KCB CMG MC was Quartermaster-General to the Forces.
General Sir Nevil Charles Dowell Brownjohn GBE KCB CMG MC was Quartermaster-General to the Forces.
Nicholas Bayard Dill
Sir Nicholas Bayard Dill, known as Bayard Dill, was a prominent Bermudian politician, lawyer and military officer.
Sir Nicholas Bayard Dill, known as Bayard Dill, was a prominent Bermudian politician, lawyer and military officer.
Nigel Harvie Bennett
Major Nigel Harvie Bennett (23 September 1913 – 26 July 2008) was an English cricketer.
Major Nigel Harvie Bennett (23 September 1913 – 26 July 2008) was an English cricketer.
Noel Thomas
General Sir Noel Thomas KCB DSO MC is a former Master-General of the Ordnance.
General Sir Noel Thomas KCB DSO MC is a former Master-General of the Ordnance.
Oliver Percy Bernard
Oliver Percy Bernard OBE MC (8 April 1881 – 15 April 1939) was an English architect, and scenic, graphic and industrial designer.
Oliver Percy Bernard OBE MC (8 April 1881 – 15 April 1939) was an English architect, and scenic, graphic and industrial designer.
Oswald Carver
Oswald Armitage Carver was a British rower who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Oswald Armitage Carver was a British rower who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.
Paddy Blagden
Brigadier Patrick Martin Blagden CBE is a retired British Army officer and was the United Nations' foremost expert on de-mining working for UNMAS.
Brigadier Patrick Martin Blagden CBE is a retired British Army officer and was the United Nations' foremost expert on de-mining working for UNMAS.
Paul Benner
Second Lieutenant Michael Paul Benner GC, known as Paul Benner, of the Corps of Royal Engineers was posthumously awarded the George Cross for gallantry for his actions in an alpine rescu...
Second Lieutenant Michael Paul Benner GC, known as Paul Benner, of the Corps of Royal Engineers was posthumously awarded the George Cross for gallantry for his actions in an alpine rescu...
Pelham von Donop
Lieutenant-Colonel Pelham George von Donop was an officer in the Royal Engineers and later Chief Inspecting Officer of Railways.
Lieutenant-Colonel Pelham George von Donop was an officer in the Royal Engineers and later Chief Inspecting Officer of Railways.
Pelham Von Donop
Lieutenant-Colonel Pelham George Von Donop was an officer in the Royal Engineers and later Chief Inspecting Officer of Railways.
Lieutenant-Colonel Pelham George Von Donop was an officer in the Royal Engineers and later Chief Inspecting Officer of Railways.
Percy B. Molesworth
Percy Braybrooke Molesworth (April 2, 1867, Colombo – December 25, 1908) was a Major in the corps of Royal Engineers and an amateur astronomer.
Percy Braybrooke Molesworth (April 2, 1867, Colombo – December 25, 1908) was a Major in the corps of Royal Engineers and an amateur astronomer.
Percy Hobart
Major-General Sir Percy Cleghorn Stanley Hobart KBE CB DSO MC, also known as "Hobo", was a British military engineer, noted for his command of the 79th Armoured Division during World War II. He ...
Major-General Sir Percy Cleghorn Stanley Hobart KBE CB DSO MC, also known as "Hobo", was a British military engineer, noted for his command of the 79th Armoured Division during World War II. He ...
Percy Johnson-Marshall
Percy Edwin Alan Johnson-Marshall CMG was a British urban designer, regional planner and academic.
Percy Edwin Alan Johnson-Marshall CMG was a British urban designer, regional planner and academic.
Percy Shepherd
Percy Shepherd, OBE was an eminent British military and civil engineer specialising in docks, rivers and estuaries.
Percy Shepherd, OBE was an eminent British military and civil engineer specialising in docks, rivers and estuaries.
Peter Hobbs (engineer)
Peter Wallace Hobbs was an English engineer, and businessman, who with Bill Russell formed the well-known electrical appliance company Russell Hobbs.
Peter Wallace Hobbs was an English engineer, and businessman, who with Bill Russell formed the well-known electrical appliance company Russell Hobbs.
Peter Scratchley
Sir Peter Henry Scratchley K.C.M.G. (24 August 1835 – 2 December 1885) was special commissioner for Great Britain in New Guinea 1884-1885 and defence adviser for Australia.
Sir Peter Henry Scratchley K.C.M.G. (24 August 1835 – 2 December 1885) was special commissioner for Great Britain in New Guinea 1884-1885 and defence adviser for Australia.
Peter Wall (British Army officer)
General Sir Peter Anthony Wall, KCB, CBE, ADC Gen.
General Sir Peter Anthony Wall, KCB, CBE, ADC Gen.
Philip Maud
Brigadier General Philip Maud (8 August 1870 – 28 February 1947) was an English officer of the British Army, who is most notable for setting the Maud Line, an imaginary border in Kenya, whic...
Brigadier General Philip Maud (8 August 1870 – 28 February 1947) was an English officer of the British Army, who is most notable for setting the Maud Line, an imaginary border in Kenya, whic...
Philip Mayne
Philip Mayne (November 22, 1899 – April 9, 2007) is thought to have been the last surviving British officer of the First World War.
Philip Mayne (November 22, 1899 – April 9, 2007) is thought to have been the last surviving British officer of the First World War.
Philip Neame
Lieutenant General Sir Philip Neame VC, KBE, CB, DSO, KStJ (12 December 1888 – 28 April 1978) was a British Army officer and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious awa...
Lieutenant General Sir Philip Neame VC, KBE, CB, DSO, KStJ (12 December 1888 – 28 April 1978) was a British Army officer and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious awa...
Phipps Hornby (cricketer)
Captain Phipps John Hornby (24 April 1820 – 8 April 1848) was an English cricketer.
Captain Phipps John Hornby (24 April 1820 – 8 April 1848) was an English cricketer.
R. E. B. Crompton
Rookes Evelyn Bell Crompton FRS (31 May 1845 – 15 February 1940) was a British electrical engineer, industrialist and inventor.
Rookes Evelyn Bell Crompton FRS (31 May 1845 – 15 February 1940) was a British electrical engineer, industrialist and inventor.
R.B.D. Blakeney
Brigadier-General Robert Byron Drury Blakeney, generally known as R.B.D. Blakeney, was a British Army general and fascist politician.
Brigadier-General Robert Byron Drury Blakeney, generally known as R.B.D. Blakeney, was a British Army general and fascist politician.
Raglan Squire
Raglan Squire was a renowned British architect known for his building designs in London and many parts of the world.
Raglan Squire was a renowned British architect known for his building designs in London and many parts of the world.
Ralph Alger Bagnold
Brigadier Ralph Alger Bagnold, OBE, FRS was the founder and first commander of the British Army's Long Range Desert Group during World War II. He is also generally considered to have been a pion...
Brigadier Ralph Alger Bagnold, OBE, FRS was the founder and first commander of the British Army's Long Range Desert Group during World War II. He is also generally considered to have been a pion...
Ray Gunter
Raymond Jones Gunter (30 August 1909 – 12 April 1977), British Labour Party politician, was born in Wales and had a background in the railway industry and the British trade union movement ...
Raymond Jones Gunter (30 August 1909 – 12 April 1977), British Labour Party politician, was born in Wales and had a background in the railway industry and the British trade union movement ...
Raymond Evershed, 1st Baron Evershed
Raymond Evershed, 1st Baron Evershed PC, KC was British judge who served as Master of the Rolls, and subsequently became a Law Lord.
Raymond Evershed, 1st Baron Evershed PC, KC was British judge who served as Master of the Rolls, and subsequently became a Law Lord.
Redmond Cunningham
Major Redmond Christopher Archer Cunningham MC and Bar, Croix de Guerre, was one of the most highly decorated Irish officers serving in the British army during the WWII and was the only Irishman...
Major Redmond Christopher Archer Cunningham MC and Bar, Croix de Guerre, was one of the most highly decorated Irish officers serving in the British army during the WWII and was the only Irishman...
Reginald Clare Hart
General Sir Reginald Clare Hart, VC, GCB, KCVO, was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to...
General Sir Reginald Clare Hart, VC, GCB, KCVO, was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to...
Reginald Coates
Professor Reginald “Rex” Charles Coates (June 28, 1920– November 22, 2004) was a British civil engineer, academic and the 114th president of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Professor Reginald “Rex” Charles Coates (June 28, 1920– November 22, 2004) was a British civil engineer, academic and the 114th president of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Reginald Mountain
Reginald William Mountain (1899-1981) was a British civil engineer.
Reginald William Mountain (1899-1981) was a British civil engineer.
Richard de Villamil
Lieutenant-Colonel Richard de Villamil was a British army officer and physicist, who wrote a biography of Isaac Newton.
Lieutenant-Colonel Richard de Villamil was a British army officer and physicist, who wrote a biography of Isaac Newton.
Richard Gridley
Richard Gridley (January 3, 1710 – June 21, 1796) was born in Boston, Massachusetts.
Richard Gridley (January 3, 1710 – June 21, 1796) was born in Boston, Massachusetts.
Richard Harrison (British Army officer)
General Sir Richard Harrison GCB, CMG, DL was a British soldier and engineer.
General Sir Richard Harrison GCB, CMG, DL was a British soldier and engineer.
Richard Henry Bonnycastle
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Richard Henry Bonnycastle (30 September 1791 – 3 November 1847) was an officer of the British army active in Upper Canada.
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Richard Henry Bonnycastle (30 September 1791 – 3 November 1847) was an officer of the British army active in Upper Canada.
Richard Hieram Sankey
Lieutenant General Sir Richard Hieram Sankey KCB was an officer in the Royal Engineers in the East India Company's army in British India, later transferring to the British Army after the Indian ...
Lieutenant General Sir Richard Hieram Sankey KCB was an officer in the Royal Engineers in the East India Company's army in British India, later transferring to the British Army after the Indian ...
Richard Moody
Major-General Richard Clement Moody was a Lieutenant-Governor, and later Governor, of the Falkland Islands, and the first Lieutenant-Governor of the Colony of British Columbia.
Major-General Richard Clement Moody was a Lieutenant-Governor, and later Governor, of the Falkland Islands, and the first Lieutenant-Governor of the Colony of British Columbia.
Richard Profit
Richard (Rich) Profit (born 1974) is an English mountaineer, sailor, a former British Army officer and polar adventurer.
Richard (Rich) Profit (born 1974) is an English mountaineer, sailor, a former British Army officer and polar adventurer.
Richard Tyler (architect)
Richard Michael Townsend Tyler (9 November 1916 – 13 January 2009) was an English architect who was notable for his restoration work on large private houses after the Second World War, whi...
Richard Michael Townsend Tyler (9 November 1916 – 13 January 2009) was an English architect who was notable for his restoration work on large private houses after the Second World War, whi...
Ridley Pakenham-Walsh
Major-General Ridley Pakenham Pakenham-Walsh CB MC (1888–1966) was General Officer Commanding Northern Ireland District.
Major-General Ridley Pakenham Pakenham-Walsh CB MC (1888–1966) was General Officer Commanding Northern Ireland District.
Robert Bernays
Robert Hamilton Bernays was a Liberal Party, and later Liberal National, politician in the United Kingdom who served as a Member of Parliament from 1931 to 1945.
Robert Hamilton Bernays was a Liberal Party, and later Liberal National, politician in the United Kingdom who served as a Member of Parliament from 1931 to 1945.
Robert Clerk
Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Clerk was a British engineer officer who served in the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War.
Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Clerk was a British engineer officer who served in the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War.
Robert Davies (GC)
Lieutenant Robert John Davies GC distinguished himself during the Second World War with the Royal Engineers and was awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed in defusing a bomb which...
Lieutenant Robert John Davies GC distinguished himself during the Second World War with the Royal Engineers and was awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed in defusing a bomb which...
Robert Hedley
Lieut. Robert Shafto Hedley (17 January 1857 – 29 January 1884) was the captain of the Royal Engineers team that reached the final of the FA Cup in 1878, where they were defeated 3–1 by the Wand...
Lieut. Robert Shafto Hedley (17 January 1857 – 29 January 1884) was the captain of the Royal Engineers team that reached the final of the FA Cup in 1878, where they were defeated 3–1 by the Wand...
Robert Horne, 1st Viscount Horne of Slamannan
Robert Stevenson Horne, 1st Viscount Horne of Slamannan GBE, PC, KC was a Scottish businessman, advocate and Unionist politician.
Robert Stevenson Horne, 1st Viscount Horne of Slamannan GBE, PC, KC was a Scottish businessman, advocate and Unionist politician.
Robert James Thomas Digby-Jones
Robert James Thomas Digby-Jones was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and C...
Robert James Thomas Digby-Jones was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and C...
Robert K. Dawson
Robert Kearsley Dawson (1798 – 28 March 1861) was an English surveyor and cartographer.
Robert Kearsley Dawson (1798 – 28 March 1861) was an English surveyor and cartographer.
Robin Milner
Arthur John Robin Gorell Milner FRS FRSE (Robin Milner or A.J.R.G. Milner, born 13 January 1934 near Plymouth, died 20 March 2010 in Cambridge) was a prominent British computer s...
Arthur John Robin Gorell Milner FRS FRSE (Robin Milner or A.J.R.G. Milner, born 13 January 1934 near Plymouth, died 20 March 2010 in Cambridge) was a prominent British computer s...
Roger Gaskell Hetherington
Sir Roger Gaskell Hetherington CB, OBE (10 February 1876, Sherborne – 1952) was a British civil engineer and civil servant.
Sir Roger Gaskell Hetherington CB, OBE (10 February 1876, Sherborne – 1952) was a British civil engineer and civil servant.
Ron Scruby
Ronald Victor Scruby was an eminent Anglican priest: Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight then Portsmouth.
Ronald Victor Scruby was an eminent Anglican priest: Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight then Portsmouth.
Ronald Charles
Lieutenant-General Sir James Ronald Edmonstone Charles KCB CMG DSO (1875–1955) was a British officer in the Royal Engineers.
Lieutenant-General Sir James Ronald Edmonstone Charles KCB CMG DSO (1875–1955) was a British officer in the Royal Engineers.
Ronald Gerrard
Major Ronald Anderson Gerrard (January 26, 1912 - January 22, 1943) was an English rugby union international.
Major Ronald Anderson Gerrard (January 26, 1912 - January 22, 1943) was an English rugby union international.
Ronald Penney
Major-General Sir Ronald Penney KBE CB DSO MC was a British Army officer who commanded 1st Infantry Division during World War II.
Major-General Sir Ronald Penney KBE CB DSO MC was a British Army officer who commanded 1st Infantry Division during World War II.
Ronald Rawson
Ronald Rawson Rawson MC & two bars (17 June 1892 – 30 March 1952) was a British heavyweight professional boxer, who won a gold medal in Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Ronald Rawson Rawson MC & two bars (17 June 1892 – 30 March 1952) was a British heavyweight professional boxer, who won a gold medal in Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Ronald Scobie
Lieutenant-General Sir Ronald MacKenzie Scobie KBE, CB, MC was a British Army officer who commanded III Corps.
Lieutenant-General Sir Ronald MacKenzie Scobie KBE, CB, MC was a British Army officer who commanded III Corps.
Ronald Urquhart
Major-General Ronald Walton Urquhart CB DSO was a British Army officer who became Commandant of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
Major-General Ronald Walton Urquhart CB DSO was a British Army officer who became Commandant of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
Ronald Victor Scruby
Ronald Victor Scruby was an eminent Anglican priest: Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight then Portsmouth.
Ronald Victor Scruby was an eminent Anglican priest: Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight then Portsmouth.
Rowan Rait Kerr
Colonel Rowan Scrope Rait Kerr MC was an Irish-born cricketer and administrator.
Colonel Rowan Scrope Rait Kerr MC was an Irish-born cricketer and administrator.
Rowland Bowen
Major Rowland Francis Bowen (27 February 1916 – 4 September 1978 at Buckfastleigh, Devon) was a cricket researcher, historian and writer.
Major Rowland Francis Bowen (27 February 1916 – 4 September 1978 at Buckfastleigh, Devon) was a cricket researcher, historian and writer.
Roy Harris (GC)
ARP Staff Officer Roy Thomas Harris was awarded the George Cross for the 'conspicuous gallantry' he displayed on 18 September 1940 in defusing unexploded bombs which had fallen on Langdale Road ...
ARP Staff Officer Roy Thomas Harris was awarded the George Cross for the 'conspicuous gallantry' he displayed on 18 September 1940 in defusing unexploded bombs which had fallen on Langdale Road ...
Roy Thomas Harris
ARP Staff Officer Roy Thomas Harris (1 August 1902 - 18 August 1973) was awarded the George Cross for the 'conspicuous gallantry' he displayed on 18 September 1940 in defusing unexploded bombs w...
ARP Staff Officer Roy Thomas Harris (1 August 1902 - 18 August 1973) was awarded the George Cross for the 'conspicuous gallantry' he displayed on 18 September 1940 in defusing unexploded bombs w...
S. F. Newcombe
Lt Col Stewart Francis Newcombe was a British army officer and associate of T. E. Lawrence.
Lt Col Stewart Francis Newcombe was a British army officer and associate of T. E. Lawrence.
Sandy Campbell (GC)
Second Lieutenant Alexander Fraser Campbell GC (2 May 1898 – 17 October 1940), known as Sandy Campbell, of the Royal Engineers, 9th Bomb Disposal Company was posthumously awarded th...
Second Lieutenant Alexander Fraser Campbell GC (2 May 1898 – 17 October 1940), known as Sandy Campbell, of the Royal Engineers, 9th Bomb Disposal Company was posthumously awarded th...
Scott Grant
Lieutenant General Sir Scott Carnegie Grant KCB is a former Quartermaster-General to the Forces.
Lieutenant General Sir Scott Carnegie Grant KCB is a former Quartermaster-General to the Forces.
Sir Alexander Bannerman, 11th Baronet
Major Sir Alexander Bannerman, 11th Baronet (16 December 1871 – 10 March 1934) was a pioneer British military aviator.
Major Sir Alexander Bannerman, 11th Baronet (16 December 1871 – 10 March 1934) was a pioneer British military aviator.
Sir Evan Davies Jones, 1st Baronet
Sir Evan Davies Jones, 1st Baronet, was a Welsh civil engineer and politician.
Sir Evan Davies Jones, 1st Baronet, was a Welsh civil engineer and politician.
Sir Fenton Aylmer, 13th Baronet
Lieutenant General Sir Fenton John Aylmer, 13th Baronet of Donadea VC KCB (5 April 1862 – 3 September 1935) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross.
Lieutenant General Sir Fenton John Aylmer, 13th Baronet of Donadea VC KCB (5 April 1862 – 3 September 1935) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross.
Sir Henry Goldney, 4th Baronet
Sir Henry Hastings Goldney, 4th Baronet of Beechfield and Bradenstoke Abbey (3 Jul 1886 - 26 Feb 1974) was the only son of Sir Frederick Hastings Goldney, 3rd Baronet.
Sir Henry Hastings Goldney, 4th Baronet of Beechfield and Bradenstoke Abbey (3 Jul 1886 - 26 Feb 1974) was the only son of Sir Frederick Hastings Goldney, 3rd Baronet.
Sir Richard Fletcher, 1st Baronet
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Richard Fletcher, 1st Baronet was an engineer in the British Army known for his work on the Lines of Torres Vedras.
Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Richard Fletcher, 1st Baronet was an engineer in the British Army known for his work on the Lines of Torres Vedras.
Sir William Prescott, 1st Baronet
Sir William Henry Prescott, 1st Baronet CBE, DL was a British engineer and Conservative Party politician.
Sir William Henry Prescott, 1st Baronet CBE, DL was a British engineer and Conservative Party politician.
Solomon Joseph Solomon
Solomon Joseph Solomon, RA, (September 16, 1860, London - July 27, 1927, Birchington) was a British Pre-Raphaelite painter, of no relation to Simeon Solomon.
Solomon Joseph Solomon, RA, (September 16, 1860, London - July 27, 1927, Birchington) was a British Pre-Raphaelite painter, of no relation to Simeon Solomon.
Spring R. Rice
Major-General Sir Spring Robert Rice, KCMG, CB, was a British Army general who served on the staff of the British Expeditionary Force during the First World War.
Major-General Sir Spring Robert Rice, KCMG, CB, was a British Army general who served on the staff of the British Expeditionary Force during the First World War.
St George Corbet Gore
Colonel St George Corbet Gore CSI was an English army officer and Surveyor General of India from 1899 to 1904.
Colonel St George Corbet Gore CSI was an English army officer and Surveyor General of India from 1899 to 1904.
Stuart Archer
Colonel Bertram Stuart Trevelyan Archer GC OBE ERD, known as Stuart Archer, is the oldest living recipient of the George Cross, the highest British medal for gallantry not in the face of t...
Colonel Bertram Stuart Trevelyan Archer GC OBE ERD, known as Stuart Archer, is the oldest living recipient of the George Cross, the highest British medal for gallantry not in the face of t...
Theodore Fraser
Major-General Sir Theodore Fraser KCB, CSI, CMG, was a British soldier of the Royal Engineers, serving for most of his career with the Indian Army.
Major-General Sir Theodore Fraser KCB, CSI, CMG, was a British soldier of the Royal Engineers, serving for most of his career with the Indian Army.
Theodore Wright
Theodore Wright VC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth f...
Theodore Wright VC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth f...
Thomas Burrowes (artist)
Thomas Burrowes (1796–1866) was a Captain with the Corps of Royal Sappers and Miners who served as both a surveyor and overseer during the construction of the Rideau Canal in Ontario, Canada.
Thomas Burrowes (1796–1866) was a Captain with the Corps of Royal Sappers and Miners who served as both a surveyor and overseer during the construction of the Rideau Canal in Ontario, Canada.
Thomas Colclough Watson
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Colclough Watson VC (11 April 1867 - 15 June 1917) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy ...
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Colclough Watson VC (11 April 1867 - 15 June 1917) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy ...
Thomas Drummond
Captain Thomas Drummond (10 October 1797 – 15 April 1840), from Edinburgh, Scotland, was an army officer, civil engineer and senior public official.
Captain Thomas Drummond (10 October 1797 – 15 April 1840), from Edinburgh, Scotland, was an army officer, civil engineer and senior public official.
Thomas Frederick Colby
Thomas Frederick Colby (1 September 1784 – 9 October 1852), was a British major-general and director of the Ordnance Survey (OS).
Thomas Frederick Colby (1 September 1784 – 9 October 1852), was a British major-general and director of the Ordnance Survey (OS).
Thomas George Montgomerie
Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas George Montgomerie, (1830 - 1878), was a British surveyor who participated in the Great Trigonometric Survey of India as a lieutenant in the 1850's.
Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas George Montgomerie, (1830 - 1878), was a British surveyor who participated in the Great Trigonometric Survey of India as a lieutenant in the 1850's.
Thomas Holdich
Colonel Sir Thomas Hungerford Holdich, KCMG, KCIE, CB was an English geographer and president of the Royal Geographical Society.
Colonel Sir Thomas Hungerford Holdich, KCMG, KCIE, CB was an English geographer and president of the Royal Geographical Society.
Thomas Lyster (British Army officer)
Thomas Lyster (born 5 July 1840 County Kilkenny, Ireland; died 17 August 1865 HMS Tamar off Singapore) was an Anglo-Irish British Army officer of Royal Engineers best known as the aide to Genera...
Thomas Lyster (born 5 July 1840 County Kilkenny, Ireland; died 17 August 1865 HMS Tamar off Singapore) was an Anglo-Irish British Army officer of Royal Engineers best known as the aide to Genera...
Thomas Mitchell (explorer)
Lieutenant Colonel Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell, surveyor and explorer of south-eastern Australia, was born at Craigend in Stirlingshire, Scotland.
Lieutenant Colonel Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell, surveyor and explorer of south-eastern Australia, was born at Craigend in Stirlingshire, Scotland.
Thomas Renny-Tailyour
Colonel Thomas Francis Bruce Renny-Tailyour CB CSI (8 June 1863–10 June 1937) was a British Army officer and surveyor.
Colonel Thomas Francis Bruce Renny-Tailyour CB CSI (8 June 1863–10 June 1937) was a British Army officer and surveyor.
Thomas Skinner (Royal Engineer)
Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Skinner (1759 – 6 February 1818) was a British military engineer born in England at Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Skinner (1759 – 6 February 1818) was a British military engineer born in England at Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Thomas Tupper Carter-Campbell of Possil
Colonel Thomas Tupper Carter-Campbell of Possil R.E., J. P. COS, son of Admiral John Carter of Castle Martin, was a British Army Colonel.
Colonel Thomas Tupper Carter-Campbell of Possil R.E., J. P. COS, son of Admiral John Carter of Castle Martin, was a British Army Colonel.
Tom Denning, Baron Denning
Alfred Thompson "Tom" Denning, Baron Denning, OM, PC, DL (23 January 1899 – 5 March 1999), commonly known as Lord Denning, was a British soldier, mathematician, lawyer and judge.
Alfred Thompson "Tom" Denning, Baron Denning, OM, PC, DL (23 January 1899 – 5 March 1999), commonly known as Lord Denning, was a British soldier, mathematician, lawyer and judge.
Tom Edwin Adlam
Lieutenant Colonel Tom Edwin Adlam VC (21 October 1893 – 28 May 1975) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enem...
Lieutenant Colonel Tom Edwin Adlam VC (21 October 1893 – 28 May 1975) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enem...
Vivian Dykes
Brigadier Vivian Dykes (1898 - 29 January 1943), was the Director of Plans, War Office between 1939 and 1941 and became the first Chief Combined Secretary British Joint Staff Mission Washington ...
Brigadier Vivian Dykes (1898 - 29 January 1943), was the Director of Plans, War Office between 1939 and 1941 and became the first Chief Combined Secretary British Joint Staff Mission Washington ...
W. H. Evans
Brigadier William Harry Evans C.S.L, C.I.E., D.S.O. (born 22 July 1876 in Shillong - died 13 November 1956, Church Whitfield ) was a lepidopterist and army officer who worked in India.
Brigadier William Harry Evans C.S.L, C.I.E., D.S.O. (born 22 July 1876 in Shillong - died 13 November 1956, Church Whitfield ) was a lepidopterist and army officer who worked in India.
Walter Westley Russell
Sir Walter Westley Russell CVO RA (31 May 1867 – 16 April 1949) was a British painter and art teacher.
Sir Walter Westley Russell CVO RA (31 May 1867 – 16 April 1949) was a British painter and art teacher.
Wilbraham Lennox
Lieutenant-General Sir Wilbraham Oates Lennox VC KCB (4 August 1830 – 7 February 1897) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry ...
Lieutenant-General Sir Wilbraham Oates Lennox VC KCB (4 August 1830 – 7 February 1897) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry ...
Wilfred Shepherd-Barron
Wilfred Philip Shepherd-Barron, MC, TD, LlD (1888–1979) was a British civil engineer and army officer.
Wilfred Philip Shepherd-Barron, MC, TD, LlD (1888–1979) was a British civil engineer and army officer.
Wilfrid Normand, Baron Normand
Wilfrid Guild Normand, Baron Normand, KC, PC (1884 – 5 October 1962), was a Scottish politician and judge.
Wilfrid Guild Normand, Baron Normand, KC, PC (1884 – 5 October 1962), was a Scottish politician and judge.
William Crossman
Sir William Crossman K.C.M.G. (30 June 1830 – 19 April 1901) was an officer in the Royal Engineers and a Liberal and Liberal Unionist politician.
Sir William Crossman K.C.M.G. (30 June 1830 – 19 April 1901) was an officer in the Royal Engineers and a Liberal and Liberal Unionist politician.
William Denison
Sir William Thomas Denison, KCB was Lieutenant Governor of Van Diemen's Land from 1847 to 1855, Governor of New South Wales from 20 January 1855 to 22 January 1861, and Governor of Madras from 1...
Sir William Thomas Denison, KCB was Lieutenant Governor of Van Diemen's Land from 1847 to 1855, Governor of New South Wales from 20 January 1855 to 22 January 1861, and Governor of Madras from 1...
William Dobbie
Lieutenant-General Sir William George Shedden Dobbie GCMG, KCB, DSO was a British Army veteran of the Second Boer War, and First and Second World Wars.
Lieutenant-General Sir William George Shedden Dobbie GCMG, KCB, DSO was a British Army veteran of the Second Boer War, and First and Second World Wars.
William Francis Dawson
Captain William Francis Dawson (born ???? - died March 29, 1829) was a prominent road builder in British Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka).
Captain William Francis Dawson (born ???? - died March 29, 1829) was a prominent road builder in British Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka).
William Grant Stairs
William Grant Stairs was a Canadian-British explorer, soldier, and adventurer who had a leading role in two of the most controversial expeditions in the history of the colonisation of Africa.
William Grant Stairs was a Canadian-British explorer, soldier, and adventurer who had a leading role in two of the most controversial expeditions in the history of the colonisation of Africa.
William Henry Johnston
William Henry Johnston VC (21 December 1879 – 8 June 1915) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy tha...
William Henry Johnston VC (21 December 1879 – 8 June 1915) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy tha...
William Howard Livens
William Howard Livens DSO MC (28 March 1889 – 1 February 1964) was an engineer, a soldier in the British Army and an inventor particularly known for the design of chemical warfare and flam...
William Howard Livens DSO MC (28 March 1889 – 1 February 1964) was an engineer, a soldier in the British Army and an inventor particularly known for the design of chemical warfare and flam...
William Jameson Thompson
The Rt Rev William Jameson Thompson, CBE, DD (27 October 1885 - 17 November 1975) was a long serving Anglican Bishop in the 20th century.
The Rt Rev William Jameson Thompson, CBE, DD (27 October 1885 - 17 November 1975) was a long serving Anglican Bishop in the 20th century.
William Jervois
Sir William Francis Drummond Jervois, GCMG, CB was a British military engineer who saw service, as Second Captain, in South Africa.
Sir William Francis Drummond Jervois, GCMG, CB was a British military engineer who saw service, as Second Captain, in South Africa.
William Le Poer Trench
Colonel The Hon. William Le Poer Trench CVO, JP was an Anglo-Irish politician and British army officer.
Colonel The Hon. William Le Poer Trench CVO, JP was an Anglo-Irish politician and British army officer.
William Moorsom
Captain William Scarth Moorsom (1804-1863) was an English soldier and engineer.
Captain William Scarth Moorsom (1804-1863) was an English soldier and engineer.
William Nicholson, 1st Baron Nicholson
Field Marshal William Gustavus Nicholson, 1st Baron Nicholson, GCB, was a British Army officer who, in a half-century of service, rose through the ranks in India and the Boer War to the rank of ...
Field Marshal William Gustavus Nicholson, 1st Baron Nicholson, GCB, was a British Army officer who, in a half-century of service, rose through the ranks in India and the Boer War to the rank of ...
William Nicolay
Lieutenant General Sir William Nicolay KCH, CB was the third son of Frederick de Nicolay, Principal Page to Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, wife of King George III. He was born at S...
Lieutenant General Sir William Nicolay KCH, CB was the third son of Frederick de Nicolay, Principal Page to Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, wife of King George III. He was born at S...
William Pedley
William Everard Pedley (16 June 1858 - 9 July 1920) was an English civil engineer and cricketer who played first-class cricket for Sussex and was later an engineer in California.
William Everard Pedley (16 June 1858 - 9 July 1920) was an English civil engineer and cricketer who played first-class cricket for Sussex and was later an engineer in California.
William Spottiswoode Trevor
Major General William Spottiswoode Trevor VC (9 October 1831 – 2 November 1907) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the ene...
Major General William Spottiswoode Trevor VC (9 October 1831 – 2 November 1907) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the ene...
William Spry (British Army officer)
Lieutenant-General William Spry was born in Titchfield, Hampshire, in 1734, the son of George Spry and Elizabeth Short.
Lieutenant-General William Spry was born in Titchfield, Hampshire, in 1734, the son of George Spry and Elizabeth Short.
William Thompson (bishop)
The Rt Rev William Jameson Thompson, CBE, DD was a long serving Anglican Bishop in the 20th century.
The Rt Rev William Jameson Thompson, CBE, DD was a long serving Anglican Bishop in the 20th century.
William Twiss
General William Twiss,, was a British Army Royal Engineer, responsible for the design of many military defences.
General William Twiss,, was a British Army Royal Engineer, responsible for the design of many military defences.
William Yolland
William Yolland CB, FRS (17 March 1810 – 5 September 1885) was an English military surveyor, astronomer and engineer, and was Britain’s Chief Inspector of Railways from 1877 until his death.
William Yolland CB, FRS (17 March 1810 – 5 September 1885) was an English military surveyor, astronomer and engineer, and was Britain’s Chief Inspector of Railways from 1877 until his death.