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In 1801 the offices for War and the Colonies were merged. See Under-Secretary Of State For War And The Colonies . They were separated again in 1854 .

  • 1854 : H. Roberts


  • 1857 : Sir J. Ramsden


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''In April 1947 the office was combined with that of Financial Secretary To The War Office .''


PARLIAMENTARY UNDER-SECRETARIES OF STATE FOR WAR AND FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE WAR OFFICE, 1947-1947












''Office reorganised 1 April 1964''


PERMANENT UNDER-SECRETARIES OF STATE FOR WAR, 1854-1966

  • 1854 : G.C. Mundy

  • 1857 : Sir B. Hawes

  • 1862 : Sir E. Lugard

  • 1871 : J.C. Vivian

  • 1878 : Sir R.W. Thomson

  • 1895 : Sir A.L. Haliburton

  • 1897 : Sir R.H. Knox

  • 1901 : Sir E.W.D. Ward

  • 1914 : Sir R. Brade

  • 1920 : Sir H. Creedy

  • 1939 : Sir J. Grigg

  • 1942 : Sir F. Bovenschen ''and'' Sir E. Speed

  • 1945 : Sir E. Speed

  • 1949 : Sir G. Turner

  • 1956 : Sir E. Playfair

  • 1960 : (Sir) R. Way

  • 1963 : (Sir) A. Drew