General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien, WW1
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General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien, WW1
Portrait of General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien with the British flag. By 240455 Private George Barrow, 6th Battalion, Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry (formerly 7389, Royal Berkshire Regiment). He was born In Bermondsey, enlisted in Camberwell, lived In Kennington, died on active service 31.8.1917, buried at the Mendinghem Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Flaanderen, Belgium (Grave Reference Va14).
circa 1914
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Active Barrow Battalion Berks Berkshire Bermondsey Born Bucks Buried Camberwell Cemetery Died Dorrien Enlisted Grave Horace Infantry Kennington Lived Oxford Patriotic Patriotism Poperinge Private Reference Regiment Regiments Smith
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This evocative portrait captures the stern yet resolute visage of General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien, a prominent British military leader during World War I. The photograph, taken around 1914, shows Sir Horace in full military regalia, including his distinctive cap adorned with the Union Jack. He served in the Royal Berkshire Regiment before transferring to the Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry, where he rose through the ranks to become a general. Born in Bermondsey and enlisting in Camberwell, Sir Horace lived in Kennington before being called to active duty. Tragically, he lost his life on August 31, 1917, during the war, and was buried at the Mendinghem Military Cemetery in Poperinge, West-Flaanderen, Belgium. His grave is marked with the reference Va14. The portrait was captured by Private George Barrow, a soldier from the 6th Battalion of the Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry, who managed to capture an authentic and personal image of his commanding officer. The portrait exudes a sense of patriotism and dedication, reflecting the unwavering commitment of the British military during the First World War. This powerful image is part of the extensive collection at David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library and serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien and countless others during the Great War.
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