Army Lists

Celebrities of the Army

We usually think of celebrity as a modern invention, but there were many great 19th century soldiers who were the figures of public interest at the height of Britain's imperial power. Portraits and biographies of a few 19th century army officers that left their mark on the history of Britain and its empire can be found on this site.

Click the links below to find out more about an Officer.

Colonel R.S.S. Baden-Powell

Sir Charles Wilson

General G.H. Marshall

General J.M. Babington