Description: (Governor General)
Field Marshal Harold Alexander was a distinguished British Army officer with a notable service record in both world wars. He gained recognition during World War I and continued his military career with involvement in campaigns across Europe and Asia during the interwar period. In World War II, he led Allied forces in significant theaters including Dunkirk, North Africa, and Italy, ultimately attaining the position of Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean. Following his tenure as Governor General of Canada, he later served as the British Minister of Defence until his retirement in 1954.