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Officers of The Welsh Guards near Pirbright
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Officers of The Welsh Guards near Pirbright
Officers of The Welsh Guards near Pirbright - (from left): Stevenson, Major (later Major General) William Augustus Fitzgerald Lane Fox-Pitt, CVO, DSO, MC (1896-1988), Lt. Col. Merton Beckwith-Smith (1890-1942), Sir Alexander Beville Gibbons Stanier, 2nd Baronet of Peplow Hall, DSO & Bar, MC (1899-1995), (promoted to a Major of the Welsh Guards on 1 October 1932 and to lieutenant-colonel on 18 May 1939), Brigadier Julian Jefferson (1899-1966), Dante Edward Pemberton Hodgson OBE LM (1904-1978), Charles Frederick Richmond Brown (later Sir and 4th Baronet) TD DL (1902-1995), Cyril Hugh Raymond Heber-Percy (1905-1989) and Hugh Maurice Carstairs Jones-Mortimer (1908 - 1980). Date: 1932
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1932 Alexander Augustus Autumn Baronet Brigadier Carstairs Colonel Cyril Dante Fitzgerald Frederick Gibbons Guards Hodgson Hugh Jefferson Julian Lane Lieutenant Major Manoeuvres Maurice Merton Pemberton Pirbright Raymond Richmond Stanier Stevenson Fox Pitt Lieutenant Colonel
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This striking print captures a group of distinguished Officers of The Welsh Guards near Pirbright in 1932. From left to right, we see Stevenson, Major General William Augustus Fitzgerald Lane Fox-Pitt, Lt. Col. Merton Beckwith-Smith, Sir Alexander Beville Gibbons Stanier, Brigadier Julian Jefferson, Dante Edward Pemberton Hodgson, Charles Frederick Richmond Brown, Cyril Hugh Raymond Heber-Percy, and Hugh Maurice Carstairs Jones-Mortimer.
Each officer exudes strength and leadership as they stand together in their military uniforms. Their expressions are serious yet determined, reflecting the dedication and discipline required for their roles in the British Army.
The autumnal backdrop adds a touch of seasonal beauty to the scene as these officers undergo training manoeuvres in preparation for their duties ahead. This snapshot from 1932 offers a glimpse into a bygone era when honor and duty were paramount values upheld by those who served their country.
The timeless elegance of this photograph serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by these brave men who dedicated themselves to protecting their nation with courage and valor. It is a testament to the proud tradition of The Welsh Guards and the legacy they have left behind for future generations to admire and respect.
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