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Sir William P. Pulteney / Stamp
Lieutenant-General SIR WILLIAM PULTENEY PULTENEY (1861 - 1941) British general during the First World War. In command of British III Corps, then headed 23rd Army Corps
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This striking photograph captures the distinguished visage of Sir William Pulteney Pulteney (1861-1941), a prominent British general during the First World War. Sir William served with great distinction in the military, holding command of British III Corps and later heading the 23rd Army Corps. Born into the noble Pulteney family, Sir William's military career began in the Grenadier Guards in 1881. He rose through the ranks, demonstrating exceptional leadership and strategic acumen. During the First World War, Sir William's leadership proved invaluable, particularly during the Battle of the Somme in 1916. His III Corps played a crucial role in the capture of the village of Beaumont-Hamel, a key objective in the initial assault. After the Battle of the Somme, Sir William was appointed to head the 23rd Army Corps, where he continued to lead his troops with great success. His military prowess was recognized with several honors, including the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB) and the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (GCB). As the years passed, Sir William's legacy as a respected military leader grew. His strategic insights and unwavering commitment to his troops served as an inspiration to future generations of British military leaders. This photograph, taken in the early 1900s, stands as a testament to Sir William's illustrious military career and his enduring place in the annals of British military history.
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