Harold Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Tunis

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Harold Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Tunis born?December 10, 1891
2. Where was Harold Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Tunis born?London, England
3. What is the military career peak?Field Marshal and Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean
4. What is the vice-regal service?Governor General of Canada (1946-1952)
5. Who was Harold Alexander?Harold Alexander was a brave British soldier who later became the Governor General of Canada.
6. What wars did he help win?He helped win World War II, especially in North Africa and Italy.

Field Marshal: The highest rank in the British Army, signifying supreme command authority.
Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean: The overall commander of Allied forces in the Mediterranean theater during WWII.
Governor General: The representative of the monarch in a Commonwealth realm, exercising constitutional duties.