First Viscount Plumer
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First Viscount Plumer
FIELD MARSHALL HERBERT CHARLES ONSLOW, 1ST VISCOUNT PLUMER OF MESSINES English military commander. Date: 1857 - 1932
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1857 1932 Herbert Marshall Medals Messines Onslow Plumer Viscount
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This striking photograph captures the distinguished visage of Field Marshal Herbert Charles Onslow, 1st Viscount Plumer, an English military commander of great renown during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born on October 25, 1857, Plumer rose through the ranks of the British Army, earning a reputation as a skilled and strategic commander. He served in various capacities during the Second Boer War and was particularly notable for his leadership during the Battle of Paardeberg in 1900. Plumer's most famous military campaign came during World War I, when he commanded the Second Army during the Battle of Messines in 1917. This battle marked a turning point in the war, as Plumer's meticulous planning and execution of a pre-planned artillery barrage led to a significant victory for the Allies. For his services during the war, Plumer was awarded the Order of Merit and the French Croix de Guerre, among other honors. In this photograph, Plumer is seen wearing the uniform of a field marshal, adorned with numerous medals denoting his military achievements. The viscount's stern expression and piercing gaze convey a sense of determination and focus, reflecting the unwavering commitment to duty and service that defined his military career. Plumer's legacy as a respected and effective military commander continues to be celebrated in British military history.
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