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...British Columbia, Field Marshal Earl Haig stopped off at Jasper and visited the great national park there...
...banquet given in his honor in Winnipeg by the Caledonian Association, Field Marshal Earl Haig, who is touring Canada as head of the British Empire Service League (veterans association), said...
...Admiral Beatty, Field Marshals French and Haig all were made earls...
...scarlet gowns and velvet hats, and all went down in cars; Wanda had a seat with me. It was really a wonderful sight. Lord Curzon was gorgeous. The Prince did not come, but the degree was given in absentia. Pershing had a splendid reception, as did Mr. Hoover; but Haig was the hero, I never heard such a racket. Joffre looks old and sad; worn out, I fancy...
...recognized as a commander of great ability, returned home after the peace and was knighted. At the beginning of the World War, having been created a Field Marshal in 1913, he commanded Britain's first expeditionary force. In 1915, he retired in favor of Sir Douglas Haig, returned to England, assumed command of the vast armies stationed in Britain. He was made a viscount, chose the name of Ypres, accepted the Lord Lieutenancy of Ireland and held that position until 1921, when he retired from official life, receiving from the King the title of Earl...