General Sir A. Hunter-Weston / Stamp
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General Sir A. Hunter-Weston / Stamp
Lieutenant General SIR AYLMER GOULD HUNTER WESTON (1864 - 1940) British Army general who served in the First World War and also a politician as MP for Bute and Northern Ayrshire. He died in 1940 following a fall from a turret at his ancestral home
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1864 Aylmer Ayrshire Bute Gould Hunter Lieutenant Served Stamp Weston
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the distinguished and somber presence of General Sir Aylmer Gould Hunter-Weston, a British Army general and politician who played a significant role in the First World War and represented Bute and Northern Ayrshire in Parliament. Born in 1864, Sir Aylmer Hunter-Weston rose through the ranks of the British Army, serving with honor and bravery in various conflicts. He gained recognition for his leadership during the Gallipoli Campaign, where he commanded the 29th Division. After the war, he entered politics and was elected as the Member of Parliament for Bute and Northern Ayrshire in 1918. The image shows Sir Aylmer in military uniform, adorned with numerous medals and decorations, including the Order of the Bath and the Distinguished Service Order. His stern expression and piercing gaze convey a sense of determination and resolve. The background is simple, with a plain wall and a window providing a subtle contrast to the foreground. Tragically, Sir Aylmer's life was cut short following a fall from a turret at his ancestral home in 1940. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of his military and political legacy, as well as the human cost of war. The historical significance of Sir Aylmer Hunter-Weston's life and achievements is evident in this powerful and evocative image.
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