Bedford in Bedford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Arthur William Tedder
National D-Day Memorial
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
1. Arthur William Tedder Marker
11 July 1890 - 3 June 1967
Deputy Supreme Commander, Allied Expeditionary Force (AEF)
While reading history at Cambridge (1913), Arthur Tedder secured a commission in the Dorsetshire Regiment. Injured early in World War I, he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps. Following two commands in France (1915-1917), he commanded the School of Navigation and Bomb Dropping in Egypt, and received a permanent commission in the new Royal Air Force (RAF).
As a student, staffer, and commander at senior service schools and colleges (1923-1936), he mastered his profession. His posting at the Air Ministry ended in late 1940. Promoted to Air Marshal, he became Air Officer Commander in Chief, RAF Middle East. Using a bombing tactic known as the "Tedder Carpet," his forces contributed to the Allied victory at El Alamein. Taking command of Allied Air Forces in the Mediterranean (1943), he helped plan the invasion of Sicily before becoming Deputy Supreme Commander, AEF.
During the Battle of the Bulge, he had the task of asking Russia to relieve pressure on the Western Front. He also represented Gen. Eisenhower at the German surrender ceremony. Made 1st Baron Tedder of Glenguin at war's end, he served as Chief of Air Staff (1946-1950) until retiring.
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With profound gratitude to and high regard for the men and women who help preserve the lessons and legacy of D-Day through their volunteer service at the National D-Day Memorial. Given by James A. Vest, National D-Day Memorial Foundation Board of Directors, 2003-2007, and foundation Chairman 2005-2007.
Erected by National D-Day Memorial.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the U.S. National D-Day Memorial series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 6, 1944.
Location. 37° 19.872′ N, 79° 32.16′ W. Marker is in Bedford, Virginia, in Bedford County. Memorial can be reached from Overlord Circle, 0.4 miles Burks Hill Road. The Marker is located on the grounds of the National D-Day Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford VA 24523, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Operation Fortitude (here, next to this marker); George Smith Patton (here, next to this marker); Chief of Staff to the Supreme Allied Commander (COSSAC) (here, next to this marker); Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Forces (SHAEF) Insignia (a few steps from this marker); Bertram Home Ramsay
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
2. Arthur William Tedder Marker
Also see . . .
1. Arthur Tedder ~Biography. (Submitted on February 1, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. National D-Day Memorial. (Submitted on February 1, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
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3. Supreme Command, Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF)
London, 1 February 1944, Tedder sits to the right of Eisenhower as Deputy supreme commander
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 57 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 1, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
