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William Slim black plaque

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This black commemorative plaque records: Born here on 6th August 1891 Field Marshal The Viscount Slim of Bishopton KG GCB GCMG GCVQ GBE DSO MC 1891-1970. A great military commander, he led the Fourteenth Army in the victorious Burma campaign during the Second World War, was Chied of the Imperial General Staff 1948-1952 and Governor General of Australia 1953-1960 Recorded plaque organisation: Bristol City Council.
Field-Marshal Viscount William Slim was a prominent British military leader who played a crucial role in the Allied victory in the Burma campaign during World War II, later serving as Chief of the Imperial General Staff and Governor-General of Australia.

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