Restoration of Field Marshal Earl Haig's Statue in Montreuil
Thursday, 5 May 2022

Haig is obviously a divisive figure, but not one who should be posthumously ‘cancelled’, at least in my opinion. Congratulations, therefore, to John Acton [OH 1958], who successfully masterminded the restoration of his statue in Normandy. It was officially unveiled in June, to great acclaim and amid considerable ceremony! 

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The following regiments had personnel attending:
 
  • Household Cavalry with the Blues & Royals
  • The Queen's Royal Hussars
  • The Royal Lancers
  • The King's Own Scottish Borderers
  • The London Scottish Regiment
  • Artists Rifles
  • Honourable Artillery Company
  • Royal Newfoundland Regiment
  • Chelsea Pensioners
 
The Royal British Legion and The Royal British Legion Scotland were represented.   
The Mayor of Montreuil was accompanied by many French dignitaries.
It was a spectacular ceremony with all the Military in full dress uniforms.