Colonel Collection (#3)

The relief at Ekowe
Lord Chelmsford(1827-1905) riding out to meet Colonel E.K Pearson(1834-1909) about a mile from Fort Ekowe, with troops following

Colonel E. K Pearson
COLONEL CHARLES KNIGHT PEARSON He distinguished himself during the Zulu War, and was made a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1879

Colonel Festing aged 41
Colonel Francis Worgan Festing (1833-1886) of the Royal Marine Artillery, aged 41. He distinguished himself in the heroic rescue of the body of Lieut

Edmund Y. W Henderson
LIEUTENANT-COLONEL SIR EDMUND YEAMANS WALCOTT HENDERSON shown soon after he was appointed as Chief Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police in 1869. He succeed the late Sir Richard Mayne in this post

Samuel Cody / 1913
Colonel Samuel Cody, English aviator

The young Octavian at the Battle of Mutina (Modena), 43 BC (colour litho)
5999006 The young Octavian at the Battle of Mutina (Modena), 43 BC (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, with scenes from his battles drawn on his face and hat (litho)
5999690 Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, with scenes from his battles drawn on his face and hat (litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Franz Lefort (1655 - 1699) Russian military figure of Swiss origin
3520992 Franz Lefort (1655 - 1699) Russian military figure of Swiss origin,; (add.info.: Franz Lefort (1655 - 1699) Russian military figure of Swiss origin, general admiral (1695)

Battle of Actium, 31 BC (colour litho)
5999000 Battle of Actium, 31 BC (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Actium, 31 BC)

Tome de Sousaf, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915
3533878 Tome de Sousaf, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub.1915; (add.info.: Tome de Sousa, seated, 1503-1579)

Col. C.B. Winders [i.e, Winder], 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Col. C.B. Winders [i.e, Winder], 1911. Shows Ohio marksman C.B. Winder who served as a Corporal in the Ohio Army National Guard, with a gun.

Col. Bailey & Staff, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Col. Bailey & Staff, between c1910 and c1915.

Col. J.V. White, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Col. J.V. White, 1913. Shows J.V. White of the U.S. Army's Coast Artillery Corps.

Col. F. McIntyre, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Col. F. McIntyre, 1912.

Maj. Neville, Col. J.E. Mahoney, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Maj. Neville, Col. J.E. Mahoney, 1914.

Mayor Gaynor, (Polo Grounds,) Col. John Whalen, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Mayor Gaynor, (Polo Grounds,) Col. John Whalen, 1913. Shows (left to right) Captain Hill, New York City Mayor William Jay Gaynor, unidentified man, and Col. John Whalen.

Lt. Walter Brooke; Lt. C.T. Walwyn; Col. P.A. Kenna & Lt. Geoffrey Brooke, (1910?). Creator: Bain News Service
Lt. Walter Brooke; Lt. C.T. Walwyn; Col. P.A. Kenna & Lt. Geoffrey Brooke, (1910?). Shows British officers who participated in a November 1910 National Horse Show Association event in Madison Square

Brig. Gen. Frank E. Bamford & Col. D.K. Major, 25 Oct 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Brig. Gen. Frank E. Bamford & Col. D.K. Major, 25 Oct 1918. Frank Ellis Bamford (1865-1932) and Duncan Kennedy Major, Jr. (1876-1949) in front of a dugout in Bras, Meuse, France, Oct

77th Div. Band plays for Gen. R. Alexander, France, 27 Aug 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
77th Div. Band plays for Gen. R. Alexander, France, 27 Aug 1918. The 77th Division concert band, orchestra and players entertaining Major General Robert Alexander (1863-1941)

Col. Wm. Wallace & Gen. Guglielmotti, Apr 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Col. Wm. Wallace & Gen. Guglielmotti, Apr 1919. William Arthur Wallace (1867-1945), commander of the 332nd U.S. Infantry Regiment which served on the Italian front during World War I

Col. J.P. Finley, Oct 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Col. J.P. Finley, Oct 1918. John Park Finley (1854-1943), meteorologist and Army Signal Service officer giving a speech at a gathering of the Student Army Training Corps

The Volunteer Review in Hyde Park: general view, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Volunteer Review in Hyde Park [London]: general view, 1864. '...the Prince and Princess of Wales came not only to witness the affair

History of the Pirates...of all nations. Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate, 1836 (print)
7339232 History of the Pirates...of all nations. Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate, 1836 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 25.4x16.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Duncan receiving the surrender of de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (oil on canvas)
7338081 Duncan receiving the surrender of de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (oil on canvas) by Orme, Daniel (1766-p.1832); 152x201 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1597-1653), early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7338068 Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1597-1653), early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Lievensz, Jan (1607-74) (after); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough (1754-1834), 1821 (oil on canvas)
7338064 Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough (1754-1834), 1821 (oil on canvas) by Lane, Samuel (1780-1859); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Lord Hugh Seymour (1759-1801), 1799 (oil on canvas)
7338055 Lord Hugh Seymour (1759-1801), 1799 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 76.3x63.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Justinian Nutt (circa 1710-59), 1750s (oil on canvas)
7338004 Captain Justinian Nutt (circa 1710-59), 1750s (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801-03 (oil on canvas)
7337995 Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), c.1801-03 (oil on canvas) by Koster, Simon de (19th century); 61x50.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Graves (1680-1755), 1801-02 (oil on canvas)
7337914 Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Graves (1680-1755), 1801-02 (oil on canvas) by Northcote, James (1746-1831); 179x136 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir James Alexander Gordon (1782-1869), 1839 (oil on canvas)
7337913 Rear-Admiral Sir James Alexander Gordon (1782-1869), 1839 (oil on canvas) by Morton, Andrew (1802-1845); 91.7x71.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir John Fisher (1841-1920), 1902 (oil on canvas)
7337899 Admiral Sir John Fisher (1841-1920), 1902 (oil on canvas) by Cope, Arthur Stockdale (1857-1940); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Richard Edwards (1715-1795), 1780 (oil on canvas)
7337891 Admiral Richard Edwards (1715-1795), 1780 (oil on canvas) by Dance, Nathaniel (1735-1811); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain George Duff (1764-1805) (oil on canvas)
7337888 Captain George Duff (1764-1805) (oil on canvas) by Raeburn, Henry (1756-1823) (after); 91.5x71 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth (1748-1817), late 18th to early 19th century (oil painting)
7337886 Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth (1748-1817), late 18th to early 19th century (oil painting) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir William Cornwallis (1744-1819), late 18th century to early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337873 Admiral Sir William Cornwallis (1744-1819), late 18th century to early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Gardner, Daniel (1750-1805) (after); 91.7x69.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Sir George Ralph Collier (1774-1824), c.1814 (oil on canvas)
7337869 Captain Sir George Ralph Collier (1774-1824), c.1814 (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782), 1782 (oil on canvas)
7337951 Rear-Admiral Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782), 1782 (oil on canvas) by Kettle, Tilly (1735-86); 244x152.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Lord George Keith Elphinstone, 1st Viscount Keith (1746-1823), early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337950 Admiral Lord George Keith Elphinstone, 1st Viscount Keith (1746-1823), early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Owen, William (1769-1825); 76.2x63 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The policies of the British Liberal party were seen by some as creeping Socialism
527256 The policies of the British Liberal party were seen by some as creeping Socialism and, at the general election of January 1910, their parliamentary majority was sharply cut

A sea officer, c.1675 (oil on canvas)
7338096 A sea officer, c.1675 (oil on canvas) by Greenhill, John (1642/9-76); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: John Greenhill A head-and-shoulders portrait)

Portrait of a captain, c.1750 (oil on canvas)
7338087 Portrait of a captain, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Wollaston, John (fl.1736-75) (attr.to); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A portrait of Major-General Arthur Tooker Collins of the Marines in his full dress uniform, 1786 (oil on canvas)
7342580 A portrait of Major-General Arthur Tooker Collins of the Marines in his full dress uniform, 1786 (oil on canvas) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Sketched portrait of Marsh, purser of the Queen Charlotte, c.1794 (wash, blue, grey)
7342092 Sketched portrait of Marsh, purser of the Queen Charlotte, c.1794 (wash, blue, grey) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 11.8x9.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of Admiral Sir Richard Vesey Hamilton (1829-1912), 1879-91 (oil on canvas)
7295329 Portrait of Admiral Sir Richard Vesey Hamilton (1829-1912), 1879-91 (oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Francis Holburne (1704-1771) and his son, Sir Francis, 4th Baronet (1752-1820), 1756 (oil on canvas)
7337938 Admiral Francis Holburne (1704-1771) and his son, Sir Francis, 4th Baronet (1752-1820), 1756 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain John Croft Hawkins (1798-1851), 19th century (oil painting)
7337930 Captain John Croft Hawkins (1798-1851), 19th century (oil painting) by British School, (19th century); 91.4x71.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, Vice-Admiral of the Blue (1769-1839), 1834 (oil on canvas)
7337926 Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, Vice-Admiral of the Blue (1769-1839), 1834 (oil on canvas) by Evans, Richard (1784-1871) ; 143.5x113.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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"Colonel: A Legacy of Courage, Leadership, and Adventure" From the Last Absolution of the Munsters by Matania to Colonel David Stirling leading a patrol in the unforgiving desert, history is adorned with remarkable individuals who have held the esteemed rank of colonel. Whether it was Colonel Norton defying gravity at 28, 000 ft on Everest in 1924 or T. E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) traversing vast landscapes alongside his loyal camels, these men epitomized bravery. In Bruce Bairnsfather's "Things That Matter, " we discover that a true colonel understands that honor and integrity are paramount. This sentiment resonates through time as exemplified by Stauffenberg's unwavering determination during critical moments. The roar of engines fills the air as a B-25 Mitchell Bomber takes off from Hornet during World War II - an emblematic image capturing the audacity and strategic brilliance often associated with colonels. Even amidst treacherous mountain peaks like Everest in 1924, where lives hang precariously in balance within an intrepid group led by Colonel Crockett; or during historic battles such as Rorke's Drift in the Zulu War or Cowpens in 1781 - British Military hero Frederick Roberts embodied resilience and tactical prowess befitting a true colonel. These glimpses into history remind us that behind every great military achievement lies a leader who inspires others to rise above adversity. Colonels throughout time have left indelible marks on our collective memory - their stories etched forever into the annals of valor and sacrifice.