French Ambassador in London lays wreath of Haig Poppies on Unknown Warrior 's Tomb . A wreath of Haig Poppies was placed on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey , London by M Corbin , the French Ambassador , as the representative of the country responsible for this year 's congress of FIDAC ( Federation Inter - Allies des Anciens Combattants ) . Naval and Military Attaches of the Embassies of the Allies attended . Photo shows ; M Corbin , French Ambassador with the wreath , Sir Ian Hamilton ( right ) and other representatives at Westminster Abbey for the ceremony . 28 November 1933