Sir henry rawlinson biography of barack
The Dorset Soldier Who Won The First World War.
Henry Rawlinson
English Full General (1916). Date of Birth: 20.02.1864 Country: Great Britain |
Content:
- Early Life and Military Career
- Anglo-Boer War and Staff Roles
- World War I
- Battle of the Somme
- Tank Attack at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette
- April 1917 Offensive and German Spring Offensive
- Battle of Montdidier-Amiens
- Allied Counter-Offensive and Victory
- Later Years
Early Life and Military Career
Henry Seymour Rawlinson was born on February 20, 1864, to Sir Henry Rawlinson, a Member of Parliament.
Sir henry rawlinson biography of barack
He received his education at Eton College and commissioned into the 6th Dragoon Guards (Own) in February 1884.
Rawlinson served as an aide-de-camp to Lord Roberts in India from 1887-1890. He also participated in the Burmese Expedition of 1886-1887 and the Nile Operations of 1897-1898.
Anglo-Boer War and Staff Roles
During the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902), Rawlinson endured the Siege of Ladysmith.
He subsequently served with Lord Roberts and commanded a detac