Background
BYNG, Julian Hedworth. George was born on September 11, 1862. 7th son of 2nd Earl of Strafford.
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Julian Hedworth. George BYNG
Edit ProfileCareer
Commanded 1st Cavalry Brigade, Aldershot.
Achievements
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As commander of the Canadian Corps in France (from May 1916), he was responsible for one of the most famous Canadian victories in either world war, the capture of Vimy Ridge, north of Arras (April 9, 1917). As commander of the British 3rd Army (from June 1917) he conducted the first large scale attack by tanks in history (at Cambrai, November 20, 1917). His army broke the German Hindenburg Line on September 27, 1918.
Membership
Club: Travellers’.
Connections
Spouse 1902, Marie Evelyn, o. c. of Honourable Richard More ton. Joined 10th Royal Hussars, 1883.
