Sir Rt Hon. Field-Marshal Viscount Bernard Montgomery KG GCB PC DSO DL
Sir Rt Hon. Field-Marshal Viscount Bernard Montgomery KG GCB PC DSO DL
(1887-1976)
Field-Marshal, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, Privy Counsellor, Deputy Lieutenant, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (from 1946), and 901st Knight of the Order of the Garter (from 1946)
Commemorated on 5 plaques
Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery of Alamein 1887-1976 was born here
Oval House, 52-54 Kennington Oval, SE11, London, United Kingdom where they was born (1887)
In June 1940 after the hazards of Dunkirk Field Marshal Viscount Bernard Montgomery established in this building his divisional headquarters. Here he strenuously prepared for the task which confronted him. In due time his military genius led to the vital success of El-Alamien 1942, and to the outstanding contribution he made to final European victory in 1945. This tablet was erected by the people of Frome in gratitude to him and those who served with him.
?, Frome, United Kingdom where they was headquartered
Field Marshal Bernard Law Viscount Montgomery of Alamein 1887-1976 lived here 1937-38 when he commanded 9 Infantry Brigade and Portsmouth Garrison
Museum Road, Portsmouth, United Kingdom where they lived (1937-1938)
D-Day 6 June 1944, the Normandy landings were planned by General Montgomery and others in St Paul's School, which occupied this site from 1884 to 1968. On 15 May 1944, the final invasion plan was presented to General Eisenhower and senior allied commanders in the school lecture theatre, in the presence of King George VI and the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill
Gate pier, St Paul's Gardens and Open Space, Hammersmith Road, London, United Kingdom where they was
Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery 1887-1976 Commander of the British Eighth Army and of all Allied ground forces during Operation Overlord. Adopted Amesbury as his rear HQ in World War II
Amesbury School, Amesbury, United Kingdom where they was headquartered