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Field Marshal Sir John Dill
C.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O.
— 1881 - 1944 —
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By Richard E. Miller, August 30, 2009 | |
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Inscription.
Joint Resolution
recognizing the outstanding service rendered to the United Nations by Field Marshal Sir John Dill
Whereas the Congress, having been informed of the death of Field Marshall Sir John Dill, in Washington, District of Columbia on November 4, 1944, and;
Whereas the Arlington National Cemetery has been chosen as the final resting place for this distinguished soldier, and;
Whereas as the senior British representative on the Combined Chiefs of Staff, Field Marshal Sir John Dill, by his wisdom and devotion to the vital cause of British-American military cooperation, rendered a great service to the United Nations, now therefore be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled that the outstanding service rendered by Field Marshal Sir John Dill be and hereby is recognized by the American people and the Congress of the United States.
Citation for the Distinguished Service Medal (posthumous)
While serving as chief of the British Joint Staff mission to the United States and senior British representative on the Combined Chiefs of Staff from December 1941 to the hour of his death, Field Marshal Sir John Dill, C.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O. render a distinguished service to the common cause of | | | | 
By Richard E. Miller, August 30, 2009 | |
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the Allies. In the conferences in Washington, and at Casablanca, Quebec, Cairo, and Tehran his services were of first importance in securing the necessary cooperation between the British and American military forces as represented by their chiefs of staff. The good will and concert of action which have characterized the combined achievements of the allied forces must be attributed in an important manner to his integrity of purpose, his freedom from prejudice, and his selfless devotion to the common cause together with the warm humanity which characterized all his actions.
Possessed of these rare qualities, Sir John Dill made an enduring contribution toward the victorious conclusion of the war and also to the harmony of purpose which is essential to our security in the years to come.
Erected 1950 by The American people and the Congress of the United States.
Marker series. This marker is included in the Markers Attached to Sculpture marker series.
Location. 38° 52.847′ N, 77° 4.19′ W. Marker is in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, in Arlington County. Marker is at the intersection of Roosevelt Drive and Grant Drive, on the right when traveling west on Roosevelt Drive. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Myer VA 22211, United States of America.
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By Richard E. Miller, August 30, 2009 | |
| | | 3. "Citation for the Distinguished Service Medal (posthumous)" - Field Marshal Sir John Dill Memorial | | |
At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Civil Air Patrol (a few steps from this marker); 484th Bombardment Group (within shouting distance of this marker); 93rd Bombardment Group (Heavy) (within shouting distance of this marker); 503rd Parachute Regimental Combat Team (within shouting distance of this marker); Amphibious Scouts and Raiders World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); American Ex-Prisoners of War (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); U.S. Navy Cruiser Sailors Association (about 500 feet away); Sailors, Coast Guardsmen and Marines of African and Asian-Pacific Descent (about 500 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Arlington National Cemetery.
Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia entry for Sir John Greer Dill. (Submitted on May 14, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. Biography of FM Sir John Dill. From website about Ulster Blue Plaques. (Submitted on August 11, 2010, by Adam Brown of Edinburgh, Scotland.)
Additional keywords. Herbert Haseltine, sculpture; Decoene Ruisbroek Foundry, Belgium. |
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By Richard E. Miller, August 30, 2009 | |
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By Richard E. Miller, August 30, 2009 | |
| | | 5. Field Marshal Sir John Dill Memorial | | sculpture by Herbert Haseltine. | | |
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By Mike Stroud | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on May 14, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 716 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 14, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 6. submitted on July 20, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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