William J. Slim biography at QuotationFun

A Short Biography of William J. Slim

Author Name:

William J. Slim

Born As:

William Joseph Slim

Other Names:

Field Marshal William Joseph Slim, 1st Viscount Slim, KG, GCB, GCMG, GCVO, GBE, DSO, MC, KStJ.

Born:

6 Aug 1891

Died:

14 Dec 1970




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Selected Works:

Defeat into Victory 
Courage and Other Broadcasts - 1957
Unofficial History - 1959.

Early in his career, Slim wrote short fiction under the alias of "Anthony Mills".
                          
Parents John and Charlotte Slim - née Tucker
Wife Aileen Robertson in 1926, one son and one daughter.                          
Awards:
	
Knight of the Garter
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
Distinguished Service Order
Military Cross
Knight of the Order of St John
Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit - United States

Other work:

Governor-General of Australia
Constable and Governor of Windsor Castlea