Indian officers at the Waterloo cup, WW1
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Indian officers at the Waterloo cup, WW1
From the Front in France to see the coursing for the Waterloo Cup. Two Indian officers, among a number of men who had managed to put in an appearance at Altcar for the coursing competition, the Waterloo Cup. They are Captain Mohammed Hayat Khan (King Georges Own) and Lieutenant Mumtaz Mohammed Khan of the 9th (Secunderabad) Cavalry Brigade. Date: 1915
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Cavalry Competition Coursing Hare Khan Lieutenant Mohammed Mumtaz Spectating Spectators Sporting Watching Waterloo Altcar Secunderabad
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Amidst the chaos and turmoil of the First World War, a brief moment of respite was found at the annual Waterloo Cup coursing competition held at Altcar, England, in 1915. Two distinguished Indian officers, Captain Mohammed Hayat Khan and Lieutenant Mumtaz Mohammed Khan, took a break from the front lines to attend this traditional sporting event. Representing the King George's Own and the 9th (Secunderabad) Cavalry Brigade respectively, these brave soldiers had managed to make their way to Altcar despite the ongoing conflict. The Waterloo Cup, a prestigious hare coursing competition, provided a much-needed diversion for the soldiers and civilians alike, offering a glimpse of normalcy amidst the unimaginable horrors of war. The officers, dressed in their full uniforms, are seen here watching intently as the hare and the greyhounds race across the open field. This photograph captures a poignant moment in history, highlighting the resilience and determination of the soldiers who fought in the Great War, even amidst the most challenging circumstances.
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