Colonel Sir Henry Seymour Rawlinson

Colonel Sir Henry Seymour Rawlinson was a distinguished British Army officer known for his leadership during World War I. Born in 1864, he rose through the ranks to become a senior commander, notably directing successful offensives such as the Battle of the Somme’s later phases and the Hundred Days Campaign. His strategic skill helped break German defenses and contributed significantly to the Allied victory. Rawlinson was respected for his organizational ability, calm decision-making, and dedication. He was knighted for his service and remains remembered as a key figure in British military history.