Viscount Montgomery of Alamein facts for kids

The 1st Viscount's Garter banner on display in St Mary's, Warwick.

The title Viscount Montgomery of Alamein is a special honor in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created for a very famous military leader, Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery. This title connects him to Hindhead in Surrey, England.

Who was Viscount Montgomery of Alamein?

This important title was created in 1946 for Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery. He was a brilliant military commander during World War II. The title celebrates his huge victory at the Second Battle of El Alamein. This battle happened in North Africa between October 23 and November 3, 1942.

The battle was named after a small railway stop called El Alamein. It was a crucial moment because it stopped the famous German general Erwin Rommel and his "Afrika Korps" army. Montgomery's win here was a major turning point in the war.

The Montgomery Family Today

As of 2022, the title is held by Henry Montgomery, who is the 3rd Viscount Montgomery of Alamein. He became the Viscount in 2020.

Currently, there are no other direct male family members who could inherit the title. This means if the 3rd Viscount does not have any sons, the title will end when he passes away.

Viscounts Montgomery (1946)

• Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (1887–1976)
• David Bernard Montgomery, 2nd Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (1928–2020)
• Henry David Montgomery, 3rd Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (b. 1954)

Gallery of Title Holders

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  Field Marshal Montgomery, the 1st Viscount

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  The 2nd Viscount (right), receiving the Canning Medal from William Hague in 2013

Family Coat of Arms

Arms of Viscount Montgomery of Alamein

Coronet A Coronet of a Viscount Crest Issuant from a Crescent Argent an Arm embowed in Armour the hand grasping a broken Tilting Spear in bend sinister the Head pendent proper Escutcheon Azure two Lions passant guardant between three Fleurs-de-lis two in chief and one in base and two Trefoils in fess all Or Supporters Dexter: a Knight in Chain Armour and Surcoat resting his exterior hand on his sword; Sinister: a Soldier in Battle Dress all proper Motto Gardez Bien (Guard well)