William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 55 years ago |
| Date of birth | August 6,1891 |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Born | Bishopston |
| Bristol | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | December 14,1970 |
| Died | London |
| United Kingdom | |
| Place of burial | Windsor Castle, Windsor, United Kingdom |
| Battles and wars | World War I |
| Gallipoli Campaign | |
| Children | John Slim, 2nd Viscount Slim |
| Job | Politician |
| Army officer | |
| Education | Command and Staff College |
| King Edward's School | |
| St Philip's School | |
| Books | Unofficial History |
| Defeat into Victory | |
| Spouse | Aileen Robertson |
| Grandchildren | Mark William Rawdon Slim |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 582523 |
William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim Life story
Field Marshal William Joseph Slim, 1st Viscount Slim, KG, GCB, GCMG, GCVO, GBE, DSO, MC, KStJ, usually known as Bill Slim, was a British military commander and the 13th Governor-General of Australia. Slim saw active service in both the First and Second world wars and was wounded in action three times.