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Soldier Collection (#5)

Background imageSoldier Collection: In the centre is Mrs Allister, with her two assistants, Miss Mary Brown (left

In the centre is Mrs Allister, with her two assistants, Miss Mary Brown (left) and Miss Mary (right), darning socks for the soldiers. 4th July 1940

Background imageSoldier Collection: A typical paratroop of Airborne Forces, complete with rubber crash helmet

A typical paratroop of Airborne Forces, complete with rubber crash helmet and Thompson machine gun, taking part in a training exercise in the English countryside during the Second World War

Background imageSoldier Collection: This picture shows the new armoured cars which a famous cavalry regiment has been

This picture shows the new armoured cars which a famous cavalry regiment has been equipped and which have been aptly christened Ironsides. They are very fast and can negotiate rough country

Background imageSoldier Collection: The General Post Office Home Guard has a large number of 'veterans'

The General Post Office Home Guard has a large number of "veterans"
The General Post Office Home Guard has a large number of " veterans" of the last war in its ranks. Well equipped

Background imageSoldier Collection: A Sten sub machine carbine, an all metal gun used in a similar way to the American

A Sten sub machine carbine, an all metal gun used in a similar way to the American Thompson sub machine gun, weighing only seven pounds and designed especially for parachute troops

Background imageSoldier Collection: American rock and roll singer and musician Elvis Presley pictured wearing army uniform

American rock and roll singer and musician Elvis Presley pictured wearing army uniform before attending a press conference in Germany. March 1960

Background imageSoldier Collection: Chinese revolution of 1911 which overthrew Chinas last imperial dynasty the Qing

Chinese revolution of 1911 which overthrew Chinas last imperial dynasty the Qing dynasty and established the Republic of China

Background imageSoldier Collection: 43-year-old Colour Sergeant Joseph Cuddihy of the Irish Guards picks 1

43-year-old Colour Sergeant Joseph Cuddihy of the Irish Guards picks 1, 100 sprigs and 300 sprays of Shamrock, at Coppingers Court Ruin, Ireland

Background imageSoldier Collection: The Honourable Artillery Company form up, London, circa 1910

The Honourable Artillery Company form up, London, circa 1910

Background imageSoldier Collection: Jimmy is a goose 'attached'to a searchlight unit in the Midlands

Jimmy is a goose "attached"to a searchlight unit in the Midlands
Jimmy is a goose " attached" to a searchlight unit in the Midlands. He was fattened up for last Xmas but before the Unit cook could claim him he became such a prime favourite with all

Background imageSoldier Collection: Men of the 1st Lancashire Fusileers fixing bayonets before their assault

Men of the 1st Lancashire Fusileers fixing bayonets before their assault on Beaumont-Hamel, the Somme, Picardy, northern France. 1st July 1916. World War One

Background imageSoldier Collection: A Lancaster bomber crewman screws on a nose art painting of Zola on to the side of

A Lancaster bomber crewman screws on a nose art painting of Zola on to the side of the aircraft for good luck befoe a raid in WW2. July 1942

Background imageSoldier Collection: Soldier prepares early morning tea at Suvla Bay during the evacuation

Soldier prepares early morning tea at Suvla Bay during the evacuation. Circa December 1915

Background imageSoldier Collection: American troops arrive. Following the arrival of American destroyers in British waters

American troops arrive. Following the arrival of American destroyers in British waters, the first United States medical contingent who are to co operate with the Allied Forces in France have arrived

Background imageSoldier Collection: Sergeant H Jay, aged 62, 3rd Battalion Home Guard Bridgend

Sergeant H Jay, aged 62, 3rd Battalion Home Guard Bridgend, the oldest member of the Welsh contingent to walk in the Victory Parade in London on the 8th June 1946. Pictured at work, July 1946

Background imageSoldier Collection: Scenes at the Reichstag in Berlin showing a Russian soldier of the Red Army

Scenes at the Reichstag in Berlin showing a Russian soldier of the Red Army and an American soldier with a bronze bust of Adolf Hitler as Allied Forces Occupy Berlin at the end of the second world

Background imageSoldier Collection: On the German border, war correspondant Rex North buys a drink for the road at the last

On the German border, war correspondant Rex North buys a drink for the road at the last pub in France before crossing the frontier during the Second World War September 1944

Background imageSoldier Collection: General Dwight D Eisenhower seated in a jeep on his way to deliver his Christmas message

General Dwight D Eisenhower seated in a jeep on his way to deliver his Christmas message. The General called one soldier from each of the allied countries to take back to their Commanders

Background imageSoldier Collection: Two Russian soldiers talking to US soldiers as the first American tanks roll into

Two Russian soldiers talking to US soldiers as the first American tanks roll into the streets of Berlin at the end of the Second World War, July 1945

Background imageSoldier Collection: British troops walking up to the front line through deep mud and over heavy ground

British troops walking up to the front line through deep mud and over heavy ground and ploughed fields in Holland during the Second World War. December 1944

Background imageSoldier Collection: Private Robert Martin from Glasgow is welcomed home on leave at Waverley Station

Private Robert Martin from Glasgow is welcomed home on leave at Waverley Station Edinburgh during the Second World War. January 1945

Background imageSoldier Collection: Fatma Surmelioglo poses with a Grenadier Guardsman on the last time they perform sentry

Fatma Surmelioglo poses with a Grenadier Guardsman on the last time they perform sentry duty outside the gates of Buckingham Palace

Background imageSoldier Collection: A view of Menin Gate. Ypres, Belgium. September 1918

A view of Menin Gate. Ypres, Belgium. September 1918

Background imageSoldier Collection: King George V, decribes an amusing incident which he experienced in the captured german

King George V, decribes an amusing incident which he experienced in the captured german trenches, to the King Albert I of the Belgiums. 25th August 1916. France. World War One

Background imageSoldier Collection: Captain Harold Lionel Spielmann of the 10th Regiment Manchester. Circa 1915

Captain Harold Lionel Spielmann of the 10th Regiment Manchester. Circa 1915

Background imageSoldier Collection: King George V, King Albert of Belgium and several staff officers stop for an impromptu

King George V, King Albert of Belgium and several staff officers stop for an impromptu lunch on a railway truck at Zeebrugge, France, Daily Mirror 18th December 1918. Published Photograph

Background imageSoldier Collection: Soldiers off leave during the first World War. Circa 1915

Soldiers off leave during the first World War. Circa 1915

Background imageSoldier Collection: Rifles at all angels, slung, sloped, trailed and pitchfork style over their shoulder

Rifles at all angels, slung, sloped, trailed and pitchfork style over their shoulder, this is a classic picture of the British soldier on route march. Machester. Circa 1914

Background imageSoldier Collection: Soldiers of the The Manchester Regiment 8th Battalion (Ardwick)

Soldiers of the The Manchester Regiment 8th Battalion (Ardwick), marching along London Road, Manchester, on their return from Belgium at the end of the First World War

Background imageSoldier Collection: 17th Battalion the Manchester Regiment marches proudly past Lord Kitchener at

17th Battalion the Manchester Regiment marches proudly past Lord Kitchener at the Manchester Town Hall

Background imageSoldier Collection: King George V looking at a German dugout, Western Front, during World War I

King George V looking at a German dugout, Western Front, during World War I. King George V of Britain (1865-1936) and three officers touring what appear to be captured German trenches

Background imageSoldier Collection: Inspection in Heaton Park, City Battalions, Manchester Regiment, Circa 1915

Inspection in Heaton Park, City Battalions, Manchester Regiment, Circa 1915. World War One

Background imageSoldier Collection: Lord Kitchener (centered) outside the Manchester Town Hall. Circa 1915

Lord Kitchener (centered) outside the Manchester Town Hall. Circa 1915

Background imageSoldier Collection: British cavalry and horses on board ship on their way to France, August 1914

British cavalry and horses on board ship on their way to France, August 1914. The British Expeditionary Force were assured by their commander

Background imageSoldier Collection: Yom Kippur War. The Fourth Arab Israeli War. October 6th to 25th, 1973

Yom Kippur War. The Fourth Arab Israeli War. October 6th to 25th, 1973. Israeli Soldier kneels down to pray in the sand. 22nd October 1973

Background imageSoldier Collection: American soldiers enjoy a picnic with their English girlfriends during a day out to watch

American soldiers enjoy a picnic with their English girlfriends during a day out to watch the derby at Newmarket 20th June 1943

Background imageSoldier Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Leonard Grant of Portland Gardens, North Shields

World War Two - Second World War - Leonard Grant of Portland Gardens, North Shields, who was a Royal Artillery Warrant Officer attached to the 51st Highland Division in the northern sector of

Background imageSoldier Collection: World War Two. British Army recruits march in the parade to St Thomass Church

World War Two. British Army recruits march in the parade to St Thomass Church, Newcastle. The old soldier in the parade was formerly of the Tyne Electical Engineers. 27th May 1939

Background imageSoldier Collection: World War Two - Second World War - British Army recruits take part in one of their

World War Two - Second World War - British Army recruits take part in one of their first bayonet drills. 15th May 1938

Background imageSoldier Collection: A machine gun presented to the Rotton Park volunteers, Birmingham by Dudley Docker

A machine gun presented to the Rotton Park volunteers, Birmingham by Dudley Docker circa 1914

Background imageSoldier Collection: J Butler of the Machine Gun Corps Circa 1914

J Butler of the Machine Gun Corps Circa 1914

Background imageSoldier Collection: As the sun rose over the distant hills heralding the dawn of another day it revealed

As the sun rose over the distant hills heralding the dawn of another day it revealed the lonely figure of a British sentry standing at his post. There was no other sign of human life

Background imageSoldier Collection: 6th Dragoon Guards horse making a pillow of a troopers legs

6th Dragoon Guards horse making a pillow of a troopers legs. The impression on the face of the horse makes one think it is enjoying the luxury. 9th January 1915

Background imageSoldier Collection: Rifleman Butterworth of the 1st Battallion Rifle Brigade circa 1914

Rifleman Butterworth of the 1st Battallion Rifle Brigade circa 1914

Background imageSoldier Collection: Riflemen Butterworth and Webb of the 1st Battallion Rifle Brigade circa 1914

Riflemen Butterworth and Webb of the 1st Battallion Rifle Brigade circa 1914

Background imageSoldier Collection: The Great War, ( First World War, WW1, World War One ). Field Marshal Douglas Haig

The Great War, ( First World War, WW1, World War One ). Field Marshal Douglas Haig (Lord Haig), pictured in the Peace Day Procession ( London Victory Parade) in 1919. 19/07/1919

Background imageSoldier Collection: A group of Scotland Yard detectives in various disguises seen here before setting out

A group of Scotland Yard detectives in various disguises seen here before setting out on a special observation mission which resulted in the important capture of a cunning gang of thieves. circa 1905

Background imageSoldier Collection: The onlookers were tickled pink at the sight of the tall Guards sergeant in the confetti

The onlookers were tickled pink at the sight of the tall Guards sergeant in the confetti sprinkled bearskin cap embracing his bride out side the church



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