Sir John Greer Dill, Arlington National Cemetery, VA
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N 38° 52.844 W 077° 04.192
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Equestrian Statue memorial to Sir John Greer Dill located in Arlington National Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WM2CHD
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/11/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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The Equestrian Statue memorial to Sir John Greer Dill is located under a clump of shade trees on the corner of Grant and Roosevelt Drive on the cemetary grounds.

Born in Ireland, Sir John served in the British forces through several conflicts including World War I and World War II. During these times, he helped forge a close relationship between the United Kingdom and United States. In 1941, he was relocated to the United States as the Chief of the British Joint Staff Mission and then later as the Senior British Representative on the Combined Chiefs of Staff. He passed away in 1944 and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery under the statue.
Identity of Rider: Sir John Greer Dill

Name of artist: Herbert Haseltine

Date of Dedication: 1950

Material: Bronze

Unusual Features: One of only two equestrian statues in Arlington.

Position: All Hooves Planted

Identity of Horse: Not listed
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