Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember ) (baron) Julian Hedworth George Byng
We remember ) (baron) Julian Hedworth George Byng
Duplicate of J H G Byng
Duplicate of Hon J H G Byng
Duplicate of Julian Hedworth George Byng
Duplicate of J H G Byng
Duplicate of J H G Byng
Duplicate of J H G Byng
Duplicate of J H G Byng
Duplicate of J S H Byng
Duplicate of The Hon J H S Byng
Also remembered by 6 people
Timeline
Timeline
1862
1884
awards
Khedive's Star
Other War Service Award
Source:6975111
1884
1900
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6975111
1900
1902
appointments
Member of the Royal Victorian Order
Source:6975099
1902 - 1935
1902
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6975111
1902
1902
marriage
Marie Evelyn Moreton
Source:9099816
1902
1906
appointments
CB
Source:6975099
1906 - 1916
1911
dates
Age 48
Source:6975085
1911
1915
appointments
KCMG
Source:6975099
1915 - 1921
1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6975111
December 1915
1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6975111
22nd December 1915
1916
appointments
KCB
Source:6975099
1916 - 1919
1916
awards
Order of St Vladimir 4th Class
Other War Service Award
Source:6975111
12th September 1916
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6975111
20th February 1918
1918
awards
Croix de Guerre
Other War Service Award
Source:6975111
8th March 1918
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6975111
20th July 1918
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6975111
21st December 1918
1919
awards
Grand Officier de Legion d'honneur
Other War Service Award
Source:6975111
29th January 1919
1919
awards
Croix de Guerre
Other War Service Award
Source:6975111
11th March 1919
1919
appointments
GCB
Source:6975099
1919 - 1935
1919
awards
United States Distinguished Service Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:6975111
12th July 1919
1919
awards
Grand Cross of the Order of the White Eagle
Other War Service Award
Source:6975111
24th October 1919
1921
appointments
Chief Scout for Canada
Source:6975099
1921 - 1926
1921
appointments
Governor General of Canada
Source:6975099
1921 - 1926
1921
appointments
GCMG
Source:6975099
1921 - 1935
1932
service
British Army
Field Marshall
Staff
Source:6975111
July 1932
education
Eton
United Kingdom
Source:5546373
service
British Army
General
Corps: Staff
Source:6975111
location
Newton Hall, Dunmow, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6975085
1935
death
Not War Related
There is a memorial plaque to Field Marshall Viscount Byng in St Leonard's Church, Beaumont Cum Moze in Essex
Tendring, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:6975089
6th June 1935
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | ) (baron) Julian Hedworth George |
| Initials | )(JHG |
| Last Name | Byng |
| Source | 5546373 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Hall, Dunmow, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Corps: Staff | General | |||
| British Army | Staff | Field Marshall |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Croix de Guerre | Other War Service Award | |
| Croix de Guerre | Other War Service Award | |
| Grand Cross of the Order of the White Eagle | Other War Service Award | |
| Grand Officier de Legion d'honneur | Other War Service Award | |
| Khedive's Star | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Order of St Vladimir 4th Class | Other War Service Award | |
| United States Distinguished Service Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Of Strafford | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Evelyn Moreton | wife | 1902 |
Media
Media
previous
next
-
Julian Hedworth George Byng in 1917T. General Julian Byng who led the Canadian victory at Vimy Ridge in 1917. He later took the title of the Viscount Byng of Vimy
Contributed by:
Anne1202 -
-
Baron and Baroness Byng of VimyIn the ceremonial robes of the 12th Governor General of Canada
Contributed by:
Anne1202 -
"Canada Bereft" Statue at Vimy RidgeMother Canada weeps for the almost 200,00 men killed or wounded in WW1.Contributed by:
Anne1202 -
Gravestone of Field Marshall J H G ByngBurial place and gravestone of Field Marshall J H G Byng and his wife, Lady Evelyn Byng in the churchyard of St. Leonard's Church, Beaumont cum Moze, Tendring, EssexContributed by:
Susanna2213 -
Letter mentioning himThis is from the First World War diary of the 2nd Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment. It mentions Byng in a uncomplimentary manner. I'm certain the Byng mentioned is Field Marshal Julian Byng because of the image which follows this one, which is an Armistice day letter written by him to the Third Army, of which he was in command. I think the writer of this letter is Brigadier General James Edward Edmonds because of the 3rd image I've posted, which is a letter addressed to him, and he wrote this one in response.Contributed by:
Edwin110085 -
Armistice day letter by himThis is an Armistice day letter written by him to the Third Army, of which he was in command.Contributed by:
Edwin110085 -
3rd image regarding himThis is the image I mentioned in the 1st image, in which Brig Gen Edmonds is shown as the addressee.Contributed by:
Edwin110085
Communities
Communities
-
-
Future Field Marshals / Admirals of the Fleet / Marshals of the Royal Air ForceMore about Future Field Marshals / Admirals of the Fleet / Marshals of the Royal Air Force
-
Vimy Ridge. 9th to 12th April 1917More about Vimy Ridge. 9th to 12th April 1917
-
-
Evidence
Evidence
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Byng of Vimy General and Governor General | Susanna2213 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Julian Hedworth George Byng in 1917 | Anne1202 | |
| A wartime sketch of General Byng | Anne1202 | |
| Baron and Baroness Byng of Vimy | Anne1202 | |
| "Canada Bereft" Statue at Vimy Ridge | Anne1202 | |
| Gravestone of Field Marshall J H G Byng | Susanna2213 | |
| Letter mentioning him | Edwin110085 | |
| Armistice day letter by him | Edwin110085 | |
| 3rd image regarding him | Edwin110085 |
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}
We remember ) (baron) Julian Hedworth George Byng
Also remembered by 6 people
