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Young British Tommy - Studio Portrait WWI Stock Photo
RMG3BWYR–Young British Tommy - Studio Portrait WWI
WWI - A young british soldier leaving home and saying goodbye (perhaps for the last time) to his girlfriend, wife or mother. Many men volunteered to fight in WWI but the Military Service Act of 27 January 1916 authorised conscription Along with the Defence of the Realm Act, it brought Britain onto a “total war” footing. Stock Photo
RM2D8DCMD–WWI - A young british soldier leaving home and saying goodbye (perhaps for the last time) to his girlfriend, wife or mother. Many men volunteered to fight in WWI but the Military Service Act of 27 January 1916 authorised conscription Along with the Defence of the Realm Act, it brought Britain onto a “total war” footing.
WW1 era postcard of young men in army camp (possibly at Coed Helen camp near Carnarvon) boxing at a training camp, Carnarvon, (Caernarvon, Caernarfon ) Wales, U.K. circa 1916 Stock Photo
RM2BCR6PT–WW1 era postcard of young men in army camp (possibly at Coed Helen camp near Carnarvon) boxing at a training camp, Carnarvon, (Caernarvon, Caernarfon ) Wales, U.K. circa 1916
WWI BRITISH PRISONER OF WAR (DETAIL PORTRAIT)- GERMAN POW Stock Photo
RMJHW78K–WWI BRITISH PRISONER OF WAR (DETAIL PORTRAIT)- GERMAN POW
WW1 era postcard studio portrait of young soldier in uniform called Percy, dated 10 Nov 1917, U.K. Stock Photo
RMRD0XPJ–WW1 era postcard studio portrait of young soldier in uniform called Percy, dated 10 Nov 1917, U.K.
Illustration depicting an idealised image of nurse helping a wounded British soldier and a young child to safety, World War I, 1915. Stock Photo
RMP67NAT–Illustration depicting an idealised image of nurse helping a wounded British soldier and a young child to safety, World War I, 1915.
WW1 era studio portrait photograph of handsome young cavalry man soldier, wearing a bandolier or bullet belt, carrying a cane whip, Blackheath, London, England, U.K. 1914-.1918 Stock Photo
RM2CKFFT7–WW1 era studio portrait photograph of handsome young cavalry man soldier, wearing a bandolier or bullet belt, carrying a cane whip, Blackheath, London, England, U.K. 1914-.1918
A young British soldier emerges from shelter in a trench. Colourised version of : 10023924 Stock Photo
RM2JD67RP–A young British soldier emerges from shelter in a trench. Colourised version of : 10023924
WW1 era postcard of post office workers from Brighton, 28th Division Signal Company, standing next to the ruins of Ypres Cathedral, dated on reverse April 1915, 2nd battle Ypres, Western Flanders, Belgium Stock Photo
RM2B49WF3–WW1 era postcard of post office workers from Brighton, 28th Division Signal Company, standing next to the ruins of Ypres Cathedral, dated on reverse April 1915, 2nd battle Ypres, Western Flanders, Belgium
First World War (1914-1918) aka The Great War or World War One - Trench Warfare - WWI A French soldier poses for a photograph in his new uniform Stock Photo
RMM21Y65–First World War (1914-1918) aka The Great War or World War One - Trench Warfare - WWI A French soldier poses for a photograph in his new uniform
Original WW1 era postcard, during the early part of the war, of cheerful, happy young recruits scrubbing down benches at a training camp, possibly members of the Hampshire Regiment, at Aldershot Camp, Hampshire, U.K. circa 1914 1915 Stock Photo
RM2CW58G5–Original WW1 era postcard, during the early part of the war, of cheerful, happy young recruits scrubbing down benches at a training camp, possibly members of the Hampshire Regiment, at Aldershot Camp, Hampshire, U.K. circa 1914 1915
A First World War era British army soldier in tropical uniform, a young looking Sargent. Stock Photo
RM2JG12XC–A First World War era British army soldier in tropical uniform, a young looking Sargent.
British Army in Mesopotamia during World War 1: soldier carrying a girl across flood water, 1916. Modern day Iraq. Stock Photo
RMERGH45–British Army in Mesopotamia during World War 1: soldier carrying a girl across flood water, 1916. Modern day Iraq.
Soldiers of the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment carry the coffins of two young privates and an unknown soldier, who fought during World War One, during a burial service at Hermies Hill British Cemetery near Albert, France. Stock Photo
RMTD699D–Soldiers of the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment carry the coffins of two young privates and an unknown soldier, who fought during World War One, during a burial service at Hermies Hill British Cemetery near Albert, France.
Portrait of a young soldier in the The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment during the First World War. Stock Photo
RM2WM5JDY–Portrait of a young soldier in the The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment during the First World War.
Humour British propaganda postcard from the World War One's time. Young boy in uniform of British army with smoking pipe reading newspaper. Stock Photo
RF2CC4AG6–Humour British propaganda postcard from the World War One's time. Young boy in uniform of British army with smoking pipe reading newspaper.
A World War One soldier home on leave talking to his wife or girlfriend on a park bench. Many men volunteered to fight in WWI but the Military Service Act of 27 January 1916 authorised conscription Along with the Defence of the Realm Act, it brought Britain onto a “total war” footing. Stock Photo
RM2D8DC39–A World War One soldier home on leave talking to his wife or girlfriend on a park bench. Many men volunteered to fight in WWI but the Military Service Act of 27 January 1916 authorised conscription Along with the Defence of the Realm Act, it brought Britain onto a “total war” footing.
A young male in period First World War, World War One, Great War military uniform. Young soldier with British Army Vickers machine gun. Belt feed Stock Photo
RMR83RJM–A young male in period First World War, World War One, Great War military uniform. Young soldier with British Army Vickers machine gun. Belt feed
An antique black & white portrait photograph of a First World War Royal Flying Corps serviceman in uniform. He is wearing an RFC side cap and tunic, which due to its unique design was known as the ‘maternity’ pattern. Stock Photo
RM2H2WR62–An antique black & white portrait photograph of a First World War Royal Flying Corps serviceman in uniform. He is wearing an RFC side cap and tunic, which due to its unique design was known as the ‘maternity’ pattern.
Young British Tommy - Studio Portrait WWI Date: circa 1914 Stock Photo
RMG3BWYJ–Young British Tommy - Studio Portrait WWI Date: circa 1914
Southend Cenotaph, Southend on Sea, Essex, UK. A bronze statue of a British ‘Tommy’ soldier has been unveiled in front of the Lutyens designed war memorial in preparation for Remembrance Sunday. The statue has been created by local artist and sculptor Dave Taylor using young WWI re-enactor Ethan Harvey (left of statue) as a model to create a faithful replica of what a soldier would look like on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Ethan's brother Reuben also attended in uniform Stock Photo
RM2A88R84–Southend Cenotaph, Southend on Sea, Essex, UK. A bronze statue of a British ‘Tommy’ soldier has been unveiled in front of the Lutyens designed war memorial in preparation for Remembrance Sunday. The statue has been created by local artist and sculptor Dave Taylor using young WWI re-enactor Ethan Harvey (left of statue) as a model to create a faithful replica of what a soldier would look like on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Ethan's brother Reuben also attended in uniform
A young British soldier emerges from shelter in a trench. Stock Photo
RM2M9BFX9–A young British soldier emerges from shelter in a trench.
A First World War era picture of a British soldier in the Hampshire Regiment with his two young children. Stock Photo
RM2K4DJEE–A First World War era picture of a British soldier in the Hampshire Regiment with his two young children.
Young woman in British soldier's uniform, WW1 Stock Photo
RMKRD3MW–Young woman in British soldier's uniform, WW1
A soldier of the Border Regiment during the First World War. Stock Photo
RM2WDAAAN–A soldier of the Border Regiment during the First World War.
Group photo, British soldiers (including two young women in uniform, with rifles) and civilians, at a camp. Date: circa 1914 Stock Photo
RMG3BYBY–Group photo, British soldiers (including two young women in uniform, with rifles) and civilians, at a camp. Date: circa 1914
A First World War era picture of two British soldiers in The Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment), also known as the Green Howards. Seated is a warrent officer with a wounded stripe, standing is a very young private, possibly a boy soldier. Stock Photo
RM2H75EED–A First World War era picture of two British soldiers in The Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment), also known as the Green Howards. Seated is a warrent officer with a wounded stripe, standing is a very young private, possibly a boy soldier.
A young wife sits at home knitting comforts for the troops with her soldier husband very much in her thoughts, subliminally sending her a loving, but rather bad poem. Date: c.1915 Stock Photo
RMKRD3Y2–A young wife sits at home knitting comforts for the troops with her soldier husband very much in her thoughts, subliminally sending her a loving, but rather bad poem. Date: c.1915
Illustration depicting an idealised image of nurse helping a wounded British soldier and a young child to safety, World War I, 1915. Stock Photo
RMEC821H–Illustration depicting an idealised image of nurse helping a wounded British soldier and a young child to safety, World War I, 1915.
WW1 era postcard of young recruits at a military leadership training unit, Officer training Corps, (OTC) training camp, setting up camp. Tidworth, Wiltshire, England, U.K. Stock Photo
RM2H650T6–WW1 era postcard of young recruits at a military leadership training unit, Officer training Corps, (OTC) training camp, setting up camp. Tidworth, Wiltshire, England, U.K.
Lone British gunner near Mons, Belgium, WW1 Stock Photo
RMDRK0R7–Lone British gunner near Mons, Belgium, WW1
A First World War era picture of a British soldier, a Private in the King's Own Scottish Borderers. Stock Photo
RM2H9829J–A First World War era picture of a British soldier, a Private in the King's Own Scottish Borderers.
Soldiers of the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment lower the coffins of two young privates and an unknown soldier, who fought during World War One, during a burial service at Hermies Hill British Cemetery near Albert, France. Stock Photo
RMTD69EG–Soldiers of the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment lower the coffins of two young privates and an unknown soldier, who fought during World War One, during a burial service at Hermies Hill British Cemetery near Albert, France.
A British Artillery piece is rushed at a gallop through the market-place of a French town, the square surrounded by shell damaged buildings. A watchful soldier ensures the two young children to the right do not venture out into the path of the horses. December 1917 Stock Photo
RM2M3PBXY–A British Artillery piece is rushed at a gallop through the market-place of a French town, the square surrounded by shell damaged buildings. A watchful soldier ensures the two young children to the right do not venture out into the path of the horses. December 1917
The headstone for Rifleman R Barnett, Rifle House CWGC Cemetery Waasten, Belgium, who died in World War I aged 15. Stock Photo
RMBA0RHW–The headstone for Rifleman R Barnett, Rifle House CWGC Cemetery Waasten, Belgium, who died in World War I aged 15.
A stalwart British corporal pictured with two German captives in a photograph which deliberately highlights the difference in stature of the men. The Sphere calls them, 'exceedingly poor specimens of humanity.' The young soldier on the left of the picture is holding some bread which, 'is probably none too common among the advancing Germans.' Date: 1918 Stock Photo
RM2M3PC60–A stalwart British corporal pictured with two German captives in a photograph which deliberately highlights the difference in stature of the men. The Sphere calls them, 'exceedingly poor specimens of humanity.' The young soldier on the left of the picture is holding some bread which, 'is probably none too common among the advancing Germans.' Date: 1918
Vintage photo dated 1915 showing the Prince of Wales and future king Edward Windsor (Edward the Eighth) as a young man in uniform during world war one. Edward served in the British Army during the First World War having joined the Grenadier Guards in June 1914. He later abdicated the throne after seeking to marry Wallis Simpson the divorced American socialite Stock Photo
RF2GRGY4R–Vintage photo dated 1915 showing the Prince of Wales and future king Edward Windsor (Edward the Eighth) as a young man in uniform during world war one. Edward served in the British Army during the First World War having joined the Grenadier Guards in June 1914. He later abdicated the throne after seeking to marry Wallis Simpson the divorced American socialite
Yorkshire. 1914-1918 – An informal group photograph taken during the First World War, depicting British army soldiers of the Yorkshire Light Infantry Regiment. The men are in uniform, some wearing their tunics, others just shirts. One soldier, a sergeant, is also wearing webbing. Another, who has a cigarette in his mouth, has his young daughter sat on his lap. The man in the centre foreground is holding a large bottle of Mild Ale beer. An army cap is hung on the hedge behind them. Stock Photo
RM2WH8B59–Yorkshire. 1914-1918 – An informal group photograph taken during the First World War, depicting British army soldiers of the Yorkshire Light Infantry Regiment. The men are in uniform, some wearing their tunics, others just shirts. One soldier, a sergeant, is also wearing webbing. Another, who has a cigarette in his mouth, has his young daughter sat on his lap. The man in the centre foreground is holding a large bottle of Mild Ale beer. An army cap is hung on the hedge behind them.
A young woman, asleep in an armchair by an open fire dreams of receiving a kiss on the cheek from the ghost of her soldier husband or sweetheart. Date: 1916 Stock Photo
RM2M3PBKK–A young woman, asleep in an armchair by an open fire dreams of receiving a kiss on the cheek from the ghost of her soldier husband or sweetheart. Date: 1916
Southend Cenotaph, Southend on Sea, Essex, UK. A bronze statue of a British ‘Tommy’ soldier has been unveiled in front of the Lutyens designed war memorial in preparation for Remembrance Sunday. The statue has been created by local artist and sculptor Dave Taylor using young WWI re-enactor Ethan Harvey as a model to create a faithful replica of what a soldier would look like on the first day of the Battle of the Somme Stock Photo
RM2A88RF0–Southend Cenotaph, Southend on Sea, Essex, UK. A bronze statue of a British ‘Tommy’ soldier has been unveiled in front of the Lutyens designed war memorial in preparation for Remembrance Sunday. The statue has been created by local artist and sculptor Dave Taylor using young WWI re-enactor Ethan Harvey as a model to create a faithful replica of what a soldier would look like on the first day of the Battle of the Somme
As British troops sweep through the French town of Loos, A Highlander rescues a young French girl from danger and moves her to comparative safety. In the background, British troops continue to clear the town of German occupiers, and are greeted warmly by the French residents. Date: September 1915 Stock Photo
RM2M3PC57–As British troops sweep through the French town of Loos, A Highlander rescues a young French girl from danger and moves her to comparative safety. In the background, British troops continue to clear the town of German occupiers, and are greeted warmly by the French residents. Date: September 1915
The Prince of Wales loading a rifle in the Grenadiers, First World War, 1914. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo
RMBJT18G–The Prince of Wales loading a rifle in the Grenadiers, First World War, 1914. Artist: Unknown
Illustration by Frank Reynolds showing a young man in tennis whites smoking a cigarette hesitating while the rest of the country rush to the colours at the outbreak of the First World War. The caption comments that this was the moment that the modern young man, the much-satirised 'Nut' could show that he would make a fine soldier. Date: 1914 Stock Photo
RM2M3P9RD–Illustration by Frank Reynolds showing a young man in tennis whites smoking a cigarette hesitating while the rest of the country rush to the colours at the outbreak of the First World War. The caption comments that this was the moment that the modern young man, the much-satirised 'Nut' could show that he would make a fine soldier. Date: 1914
Turkish commander Cemal Pasha, on the shore of the Dead Sea, May 3, 1915. He led the Ottoman Empire army against British forces in Egypt during WW1. (BSLOC 2013 1 57) Stock Photo
RMKWCWBA–Turkish commander Cemal Pasha, on the shore of the Dead Sea, May 3, 1915. He led the Ottoman Empire army against British forces in Egypt during WW1. (BSLOC 2013 1 57)
Respirator for British soldiers, between 1914 and c1915. A British soldier wearing a face mask to protect against poison gas, standing with a woman holding another face mask, during World War I. Stock Photo
RM2WRH4K0–Respirator for British soldiers, between 1914 and c1915. A British soldier wearing a face mask to protect against poison gas, standing with a woman holding another face mask, during World War I.
Soldier Writes Home 1915 postcard from the front from a young Tommy Somewhere In France to his sweetheart in Blighty Stock Photo
RMAW05AP–Soldier Writes Home 1915 postcard from the front from a young Tommy Somewhere In France to his sweetheart in Blighty
National airshow, East Fortune, East Lothian, Scotland, UK. Harrison aged 8 years in World War I soldier's army uniform makes a salute Stock Photo
RM2A85HA3–National airshow, East Fortune, East Lothian, Scotland, UK. Harrison aged 8 years in World War I soldier's army uniform makes a salute
The Young Soldiers Football Team of the First Battalion, The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment. P Artist: Unknown Stock Photo
RMW7EG2F–The Young Soldiers Football Team of the First Battalion, The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment. P Artist: Unknown
Original WW1 era postcard of young recruits at an Officer training camp - they were Officer Training Corps (junior division) from Charterhouse School of the Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment (The Queens) - which was based at Stoughton Barracks, in Guildford. On their cap badges the recruits have a version of the Queens badge with a Charterhouse banner instead of a Queens banner underneath the Paschal lamb symbol. On the RH tent is written corps 8 hut, the boys have a Charterhouse 19 sign at their feet. The older recruit holding the baton is perhaps a leader or mentor to the younger boys. U.K. Stock Photo
RM2HDX1AW–Original WW1 era postcard of young recruits at an Officer training camp - they were Officer Training Corps (junior division) from Charterhouse School of the Queens Royal West Surrey Regiment (The Queens) - which was based at Stoughton Barracks, in Guildford. On their cap badges the recruits have a version of the Queens badge with a Charterhouse banner instead of a Queens banner underneath the Paschal lamb symbol. On the RH tent is written corps 8 hut, the boys have a Charterhouse 19 sign at their feet. The older recruit holding the baton is perhaps a leader or mentor to the younger boys. U.K.
British Western Front, France: May 3, 1918 A French cavalry patrol passing some British troops on the road. Stock Photo
RM2RBFJY1–British Western Front, France: May 3, 1918 A French cavalry patrol passing some British troops on the road.
A First World War era picture of a British soldier, a Private in the Army Service Corps, with driving goggles and gloves. Stock Photo
RM2H9832T–A First World War era picture of a British soldier, a Private in the Army Service Corps, with driving goggles and gloves.
Soldiers of the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment carry the coffins of two young privates and an unknown soldier, who fought during World War One, during a burial service at Hermies Hill British Cemetery near Albert, France. Stock Photo
RMTD69DD–Soldiers of the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment carry the coffins of two young privates and an unknown soldier, who fought during World War One, during a burial service at Hermies Hill British Cemetery near Albert, France.
A portrait of a First World War British soldier, a Captain in the Essex Regiment, seated with 4 other men around him. Possibly family. Stock Photo
RM2GDMFW2–A portrait of a First World War British soldier, a Captain in the Essex Regiment, seated with 4 other men around him. Possibly family.
'Come on ! come on ! coffee ! coffee ! Illustration showing a young French girl named Madeleine, giving refreshment to British soldiers in the trenches. . Brave Boys and Girls in Wartime. True stories. London : Blackie & Son, [1918]. True stories of the First World War, 1914 - 1918. Source: 12802.dd.8 page 7. Author: Lea, John. Stock Photo
RMR5E5Y3–'Come on ! come on ! coffee ! coffee ! Illustration showing a young French girl named Madeleine, giving refreshment to British soldiers in the trenches. . Brave Boys and Girls in Wartime. True stories. London : Blackie & Son, [1918]. True stories of the First World War, 1914 - 1918. Source: 12802.dd.8 page 7. Author: Lea, John.
Grave of Philip Henry Morris who was killed at Passchendale in October 1917, Southborough churchyard, Kent, England Stock Photo
RMD84MB3–Grave of Philip Henry Morris who was killed at Passchendale in October 1917, Southborough churchyard, Kent, England
Turkish commander Cemal Pasha, on the shore of the Dead Sea, May 3, 1915. He led the Ottoman Empire army against British forces in Egypt during WW1. (BSLOC 2013 1 57) Stock Photo
RMKWCXG5–Turkish commander Cemal Pasha, on the shore of the Dead Sea, May 3, 1915. He led the Ottoman Empire army against British forces in Egypt during WW1. (BSLOC 2013 1 57)
An antique sepia portrait photograph of a First World War Royal Flying Corps serviceman in uniform. He is wearing an RFC side cap and a great coat displaying a ‘Royal Flying Corps’ shoulder title. Stock Photo
RM2H2WR60–An antique sepia portrait photograph of a First World War Royal Flying Corps serviceman in uniform. He is wearing an RFC side cap and a great coat displaying a ‘Royal Flying Corps’ shoulder title.
Students waiting at bus stop in front of the war memorial and Town Hall , Mount Pleasant , Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England Stock Photo
RMC983KH–Students waiting at bus stop in front of the war memorial and Town Hall , Mount Pleasant , Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Southend Cenotaph, Southend on Sea, Essex, UK. A bronze statue of a British ‘Tommy’ soldier has been unveiled in front of the Lutyens designed war memorial in preparation for Remembrance Sunday. The statue has been created by local artist and sculptor Dave Taylor using young WWI re-enactor Ethan Harvey (left of statue) as a model to create a faithful replica of what a soldier would look like on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Ethan's brother Reuben also attended in uniform Stock Photo
RM2A88RCC–Southend Cenotaph, Southend on Sea, Essex, UK. A bronze statue of a British ‘Tommy’ soldier has been unveiled in front of the Lutyens designed war memorial in preparation for Remembrance Sunday. The statue has been created by local artist and sculptor Dave Taylor using young WWI re-enactor Ethan Harvey (left of statue) as a model to create a faithful replica of what a soldier would look like on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Ethan's brother Reuben also attended in uniform
The Happy Bootcleaners Stock Photo
RMDRATG3–The Happy Bootcleaners
Essex Farm Cemetery, grave of Rifleman Valentine Joe Strudwick, aged 15, one of the youngest British army casualties Stock Photo
RFR47GDX–Essex Farm Cemetery, grave of Rifleman Valentine Joe Strudwick, aged 15, one of the youngest British army casualties
Children wait patiently in the rain for the hearse carrying the coffin of Harry Patch, the last man to fight in the First World War trenches, on the High Street in Wells, Somerset. Stock Photo
RMGC0MRR–Children wait patiently in the rain for the hearse carrying the coffin of Harry Patch, the last man to fight in the First World War trenches, on the High Street in Wells, Somerset.
A view of Town Hill and Montgomeryshire County war memorial. Built from Portland stone the memorial was built in 1923 but was da Stock Photo
RMCF5KWH–A view of Town Hill and Montgomeryshire County war memorial. Built from Portland stone the memorial was built in 1923 but was da
British training - mechanics, between c1915 and 1918. An armourer's shop which repairs rifles and bicycles at Tadworth Camp, England during World War I. Stock Photo
RM2WRH45R–British training - mechanics, between c1915 and 1918. An armourer's shop which repairs rifles and bicycles at Tadworth Camp, England during World War I.
Grave of Philip Henry Morris who was killed at Passchendale on 8th October 1917, Southborough churchyard, Kent, England Stock Photo
RMD84M8K–Grave of Philip Henry Morris who was killed at Passchendale on 8th October 1917, Southborough churchyard, Kent, England
National airshow, East Fortune, East Lothian, Scotland, UK. Harrison aged 8 years in World War I soldier's army uniform makes a salute Stock Photo
RM2A85HF3–National airshow, East Fortune, East Lothian, Scotland, UK. Harrison aged 8 years in World War I soldier's army uniform makes a salute
Original very clear WW1 era postcard of group young men from the Royal Flying Corps in a flatbed truck which was registered in Lancashire. Some of the men are in uniform with the RFC badge on their caps. On an army base with a hut or hangar, the wheels of a field gun can just be seen, perhaps these men were transporting artillery. circa 1917, U.K. Stock Photo
RM2GX5HDA–Original very clear WW1 era postcard of group young men from the Royal Flying Corps in a flatbed truck which was registered in Lancashire. Some of the men are in uniform with the RFC badge on their caps. On an army base with a hut or hangar, the wheels of a field gun can just be seen, perhaps these men were transporting artillery. circa 1917, U.K.
A potrait of five British Army boy soldiers in the Royal Artillery. From early 20th centuary, possbily from the First World War. Boy could be recruited into the army at this time from the age of 14, often serving as buglers and musicians. Stock Photo
RM2GDMFYE–A potrait of five British Army boy soldiers in the Royal Artillery. From early 20th centuary, possbily from the First World War. Boy could be recruited into the army at this time from the age of 14, often serving as buglers and musicians.
'This brave girl came to the hiding-place in the wood'. Colour illustration showing a young Belgian girl bringing food to wounded British soldiers hiding in the woods. Brave Boys and Girls in Wartime. True stories. London : Blackie & Son, [1918]. True stories of the First World War, 1914 - 1918. Source: 12802.dd.8 page 23. Author: Lea, John. Stock Photo
RMR577J3–'This brave girl came to the hiding-place in the wood'. Colour illustration showing a young Belgian girl bringing food to wounded British soldiers hiding in the woods. Brave Boys and Girls in Wartime. True stories. London : Blackie & Son, [1918]. True stories of the First World War, 1914 - 1918. Source: 12802.dd.8 page 23. Author: Lea, John.
Southend Cenotaph, Southend on Sea, Essex, UK. A bronze statue of a British ‘Tommy’ soldier has been unveiled in front of the Lutyens designed war memorial in preparation for Remembrance Sunday. The statue has been created by local artist and sculptor Dave Taylor using young WWI re-enactor Ethan Harvey (left of statue) as a model to create a faithful replica of what a soldier would look like on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Ethan's brother Reuben also attended in uniform Stock Photo
RM2A88RBM–Southend Cenotaph, Southend on Sea, Essex, UK. A bronze statue of a British ‘Tommy’ soldier has been unveiled in front of the Lutyens designed war memorial in preparation for Remembrance Sunday. The statue has been created by local artist and sculptor Dave Taylor using young WWI re-enactor Ethan Harvey (left of statue) as a model to create a faithful replica of what a soldier would look like on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Ethan's brother Reuben also attended in uniform
Essex Farm Cemetery, grave of Rifleman Valentine Joe Strudwick (centre) aged 15, one of the youngest British army casualties Stock Photo
RFR47GC8–Essex Farm Cemetery, grave of Rifleman Valentine Joe Strudwick (centre) aged 15, one of the youngest British army casualties
Tommy writing home after battle, 11 Jun 1917. A British officer, lying on the ground in a captured German trench in Oostaverne Wood, Belgium, writing a letter, during the Battle of Messines offensive, during World War I. Stock Photo
RM2WRH44M–Tommy writing home after battle, 11 Jun 1917. A British officer, lying on the ground in a captured German trench in Oostaverne Wood, Belgium, writing a letter, during the Battle of Messines offensive, during World War I.
Original WW1 era postcard of cavalryman of the 11th Hussars, (Prince Albert's Own also known as the Cherry Pickers) posing for a studio portrait photograph in his uniform near Aldershot military training camp. The young man's name is Arthur Darling from Norwich, Norfolk. This was taken just before the 11th Hussars were due to be transferred elsewhere, (possibly to York), later they may have been sent to join the battle at Messines) as infantry, not the cavalry. Location: Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK. Circa 1914. Stock Photo
RM2KG94X1–Original WW1 era postcard of cavalryman of the 11th Hussars, (Prince Albert's Own also known as the Cherry Pickers) posing for a studio portrait photograph in his uniform near Aldershot military training camp. The young man's name is Arthur Darling from Norwich, Norfolk. This was taken just before the 11th Hussars were due to be transferred elsewhere, (possibly to York), later they may have been sent to join the battle at Messines) as infantry, not the cavalry. Location: Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK. Circa 1914.
A portrait of a First World War British soldier, Private Jim Preece, Machine Gun Corps (MGC), service number 10473. He served in the 123rd Machine Gun Company, 123rd Brigade, 41st Devision. Marked as taken in France on 25th August. Possibly from 1916, when he was aged 22. He survived the war. Stock Photo
RM2GMF448–A portrait of a First World War British soldier, Private Jim Preece, Machine Gun Corps (MGC), service number 10473. He served in the 123rd Machine Gun Company, 123rd Brigade, 41st Devision. Marked as taken in France on 25th August. Possibly from 1916, when he was aged 22. He survived the war.
The Gurkhas were great favourites with the French children. Some young children pictured with a large group of Gurkhas. 'India Office Official Record of the Great War'. 22-Apr-21. The photographs appear in a variety of sizes, shapes and colours including shades of blue, green and brown. They record scenes of military life as experienced by the Indian and British armies in France during the First World War. Source: Photo 21/(69). Author: Girdwood, H. D. Stock Photo
RMR5G2Y4–The Gurkhas were great favourites with the French children. Some young children pictured with a large group of Gurkhas. 'India Office Official Record of the Great War'. 22-Apr-21. The photographs appear in a variety of sizes, shapes and colours including shades of blue, green and brown. They record scenes of military life as experienced by the Indian and British armies in France during the First World War. Source: Photo 21/(69). Author: Girdwood, H. D.
Southend Cenotaph, Southend on Sea, Essex, UK. A bronze statue of a British ‘Tommy’ soldier has been unveiled in front of the Lutyens designed war memorial in preparation for Remembrance Sunday. The statue has been created by local artist and sculptor Dave Taylor using young WWI re-enactor Ethan Harvey (left of statue) as a model to create a faithful replica of what a soldier would look like on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Ethan's brother Reuben also attended in uniform Stock Photo
RM2A88R3W–Southend Cenotaph, Southend on Sea, Essex, UK. A bronze statue of a British ‘Tommy’ soldier has been unveiled in front of the Lutyens designed war memorial in preparation for Remembrance Sunday. The statue has been created by local artist and sculptor Dave Taylor using young WWI re-enactor Ethan Harvey (left of statue) as a model to create a faithful replica of what a soldier would look like on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Ethan's brother Reuben also attended in uniform
Tommy Atkins at Etaples, between 1914 and c1915. Two British soldiers called "Tommys," helping some local residents at a water pump, E´taples, France, during World War I. Stock Photo
RM2WRH4T7–Tommy Atkins at Etaples, between 1914 and c1915. Two British soldiers called "Tommys," helping some local residents at a water pump, E´taples, France, during World War I.
Original WW1 era postcard of cavalrymen of the 11th Hussars, (Prince Albert's Own also known as the Cherry Pickers) posing for a group photograph outside the stables after grooming their horses at Aldershot military training camp. The young man on very far LH of the group is Arthur Darling. This was taken just before they were due to be transferred elsewhere, (possibly to York) later they may have been sent to join the battle at Messines) as infantry, not the cavalry. He is also in an individual portrait posing in uniform in a studio in Aldershot. Location: Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK. Stock Photo
RM2KG94X4–Original WW1 era postcard of cavalrymen of the 11th Hussars, (Prince Albert's Own also known as the Cherry Pickers) posing for a group photograph outside the stables after grooming their horses at Aldershot military training camp. The young man on very far LH of the group is Arthur Darling. This was taken just before they were due to be transferred elsewhere, (possibly to York) later they may have been sent to join the battle at Messines) as infantry, not the cavalry. He is also in an individual portrait posing in uniform in a studio in Aldershot. Location: Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK.
'The jolly prince who died for his country'. Newspaper report on the death of Prince Maurice of Battenberg'. Prince Maurice of Battenberg, KCVO, (Maurice Victor Donald; 3 October 1891 – 27 October 1914) was a member of the Hessian princely Battenberg family and the extended British Royal Family, the youngest grandchild of Queen Victoria. The young Prince served in World War I as a lieutenant in the King's Royal Rifle Corps, and was killed in service in the Ypres Salient in 1914. Daily Sketch. London, 1914. Source: Daily Sketch 29/10/1914 page 1. Stock Photo
RMR5AW3J–'The jolly prince who died for his country'. Newspaper report on the death of Prince Maurice of Battenberg'. Prince Maurice of Battenberg, KCVO, (Maurice Victor Donald; 3 October 1891 – 27 October 1914) was a member of the Hessian princely Battenberg family and the extended British Royal Family, the youngest grandchild of Queen Victoria. The young Prince served in World War I as a lieutenant in the King's Royal Rifle Corps, and was killed in service in the Ypres Salient in 1914. Daily Sketch. London, 1914. Source: Daily Sketch 29/10/1914 page 1.
Southend Cenotaph, Southend on Sea, Essex, UK. A bronze statue of a British ‘Tommy’ soldier has been unveiled in front of the Lutyens designed war memorial in preparation for Remembrance Sunday. The statue has been created by local artist and sculptor Dave Taylor using young WWI re-enactor Ethan Harvey as a model to create a faithful replica of what a soldier would look like on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Ethan's brother Reuben also attended in uniform. The two in uniform marching past autumn trees Stock Photo
RM2A88R7N–Southend Cenotaph, Southend on Sea, Essex, UK. A bronze statue of a British ‘Tommy’ soldier has been unveiled in front of the Lutyens designed war memorial in preparation for Remembrance Sunday. The statue has been created by local artist and sculptor Dave Taylor using young WWI re-enactor Ethan Harvey as a model to create a faithful replica of what a soldier would look like on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Ethan's brother Reuben also attended in uniform. The two in uniform marching past autumn trees
Wounded heroes of the Battle of Mons, 1914. A woman with soldiers who were wounded in the Battle of Mons which took place on August 23, 1914 in France during World War I. Stock Photo
RM2WRH535–Wounded heroes of the Battle of Mons, 1914. A woman with soldiers who were wounded in the Battle of Mons which took place on August 23, 1914 in France during World War I.
Original WW1 era postcard of cavalrymen of the 11th Hussars, (Prince Albert's Own also known as the Cherry Pickers) posing for a relaxed, informal group photograph, in shirt sleeves, outside the stables after grooming their horses at Aldershot military training camp. The young man on very far LH of the group is Arthur Darling from Norwich, Norfolk. This was taken just before they were due to be transferred elsewhere, (possibly to York) later they may have been sent to join the battle at Messines) as infantry, not the cavalry. Location: Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK. Circa October 1914. Stock Photo
RM2KG94X7–Original WW1 era postcard of cavalrymen of the 11th Hussars, (Prince Albert's Own also known as the Cherry Pickers) posing for a relaxed, informal group photograph, in shirt sleeves, outside the stables after grooming their horses at Aldershot military training camp. The young man on very far LH of the group is Arthur Darling from Norwich, Norfolk. This was taken just before they were due to be transferred elsewhere, (possibly to York) later they may have been sent to join the battle at Messines) as infantry, not the cavalry. Location: Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK. Circa October 1914.
Southend Cenotaph, Southend on Sea, Essex, UK. A bronze statue of a British ‘Tommy’ soldier has been unveiled in front of the Lutyens designed war memorial in preparation for Remembrance Sunday. The statue has been created by local artist and sculptor Dave Taylor using young WWI re-enactor Ethan Harvey (left of statue) as a model to create a faithful replica of what a soldier would look like on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Local Tory politician Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, attended. Ethan's brother Reuben also attended in uniform Stock Photo
RM2A88R8G–Southend Cenotaph, Southend on Sea, Essex, UK. A bronze statue of a British ‘Tommy’ soldier has been unveiled in front of the Lutyens designed war memorial in preparation for Remembrance Sunday. The statue has been created by local artist and sculptor Dave Taylor using young WWI re-enactor Ethan Harvey (left of statue) as a model to create a faithful replica of what a soldier would look like on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Local Tory politician Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, attended. Ethan's brother Reuben also attended in uniform
Original and clear WW1 era postcard of 3 young Royal Artillery Officers, comrades, the studio of F. G. Steggles, Dovercourt, near Harwich, Essex, U.K. 1914-1918 Stock Photo
RM2JC20DE–Original and clear WW1 era postcard of 3 young Royal Artillery Officers, comrades, the studio of F. G. Steggles, Dovercourt, near Harwich, Essex, U.K. 1914-1918
WW1 era studio portrait postcard of a handsome good looking young radio operator, possibly still a teenager, serving in the British navy. On his cap is written R.N.V.R. (Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve) and on his sleeve is a radio operator's badge. The postcard is dated 4th April 1917. U.K. Stock Photo
RM2J40THG–WW1 era studio portrait postcard of a handsome good looking young radio operator, possibly still a teenager, serving in the British navy. On his cap is written R.N.V.R. (Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve) and on his sleeve is a radio operator's badge. The postcard is dated 4th April 1917. U.K.
Original WW1 era studio portrait postcard of young man in the Royal Norfolk Regiment. U.K. circa 1916 Stock Photo
RM2MAHNJP–Original WW1 era studio portrait postcard of young man in the Royal Norfolk Regiment. U.K. circa 1916
Southend Cenotaph, Southend on Sea, Essex, UK. A bronze statue of a British ‘Tommy’ soldier has been unveiled in front of the Lutyens designed war memorial in preparation for Remembrance Sunday. The statue has been created by local artist and sculptor Dave Taylor using young WWI re-enactor Ethan Harvey (left of statue) as a model to create a faithful replica of what a soldier would look like on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Local Tory politician Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, attended. Ethan's brother Reuben also attended in uniform Stock Photo
RM2A88RB0–Southend Cenotaph, Southend on Sea, Essex, UK. A bronze statue of a British ‘Tommy’ soldier has been unveiled in front of the Lutyens designed war memorial in preparation for Remembrance Sunday. The statue has been created by local artist and sculptor Dave Taylor using young WWI re-enactor Ethan Harvey (left of statue) as a model to create a faithful replica of what a soldier would look like on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Local Tory politician Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, attended. Ethan's brother Reuben also attended in uniform
Military headstone in St Mary & All Saints church churchyard, Stambridge, Essex, UK. Driver PE Foster, Royal Field Artillery, British Army. Died 1915 Stock Photo
RM2F1X0JD–Military headstone in St Mary & All Saints church churchyard, Stambridge, Essex, UK. Driver PE Foster, Royal Field Artillery, British Army. Died 1915
Original WW1 era postcard of group of young men of the Royal Norfolk Regiment in a sports team at a training camp U.K. circa 1916. Stock Photo
RM2MAHNJG–Original WW1 era postcard of group of young men of the Royal Norfolk Regiment in a sports team at a training camp U.K. circa 1916.
Military headstone in St Mary & All Saints church churchyard, Stambridge, Essex, UK. Driver PE Foster, Royal Field Artillery, British Army. Died 1915 Stock Photo
RM2F1X0JP–Military headstone in St Mary & All Saints church churchyard, Stambridge, Essex, UK. Driver PE Foster, Royal Field Artillery, British Army. Died 1915
Original WW1 era postcard of a group of young men of the Royal Norfolk Regiment messing about on top of a field gun at a training camp. A rare photograph of young men about to be sent to the front, excited to be leaving home, before they know the horrors of the trenches. Cannon fodder. Circa 1916 U.K. Stock Photo
RM2MAHNH7–Original WW1 era postcard of a group of young men of the Royal Norfolk Regiment messing about on top of a field gun at a training camp. A rare photograph of young men about to be sent to the front, excited to be leaving home, before they know the horrors of the trenches. Cannon fodder. Circa 1916 U.K.
Original WW1 era studio portrait postcard of 2 young women dressed up in soldier's uniforms. Perhaps their boyfriend's uniforms. The woman on the left is wearing cap badge of the Royal Artillery, and the woman on the right is wearing one from the Wiltshire Regiment. From the studio of H A Aylward of Alton, Hampshire. On reverse is written ' August 1917, me and pal at Burkham'..Burkham is a hamlet in the large parish of Bentworth in East Hampshire, England and includes a large country house - Burkham House. 1917, U.K. Stock Photo
RM2HDGA22–Original WW1 era studio portrait postcard of 2 young women dressed up in soldier's uniforms. Perhaps their boyfriend's uniforms. The woman on the left is wearing cap badge of the Royal Artillery, and the woman on the right is wearing one from the Wiltshire Regiment. From the studio of H A Aylward of Alton, Hampshire. On reverse is written ' August 1917, me and pal at Burkham'..Burkham is a hamlet in the large parish of Bentworth in East Hampshire, England and includes a large country house - Burkham House. 1917, U.K.
Postcard sent by soldier to his sweetheart during WWi, vintage wartime romance romances romantic greetings card U.K. Stock Photo
RMCPATNH–Postcard sent by soldier to his sweetheart during WWi, vintage wartime romance romances romantic greetings card U.K.
Military headstone in St Mary & All Saints church churchyard, Stambridge, Essex, UK. Private JH Hines, The Essex Regiment, British Army. Died 1916 Stock Photo
RM2F1X0EA–Military headstone in St Mary & All Saints church churchyard, Stambridge, Essex, UK. Private JH Hines, The Essex Regiment, British Army. Died 1916
Postcard sent by soldier to his sweetheart during WWi, vintage wartime romance romances romantic greetings card U.K. Stock Photo
RMCPD024–Postcard sent by soldier to his sweetheart during WWi, vintage wartime romance romances romantic greetings card U.K.
Military headstone in St Mary & All Saints church churchyard, Stambridge, Essex, UK. Private JH Hines, The Essex Regiment, British Army. Died 1916 Stock Photo
RM2F1X0EJ–Military headstone in St Mary & All Saints church churchyard, Stambridge, Essex, UK. Private JH Hines, The Essex Regiment, British Army. Died 1916
Remembrance Sunday service held at the Lutyens designed Southend Cenotaph war memorial. Young and old carrying wreaths. All ages. Soldiers, cadets Stock Photo
RM2A91R2W–Remembrance Sunday service held at the Lutyens designed Southend Cenotaph war memorial. Young and old carrying wreaths. All ages. Soldiers, cadets
Young woman wearing an Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) cap with badge, breeches and cotton wrap-around work coat, shirt and tie, poses for a photo, possibly with her mother, U.K. circa 1917, 1918. Stock Photo
RM2AHWPBJ–Young woman wearing an Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) cap with badge, breeches and cotton wrap-around work coat, shirt and tie, poses for a photo, possibly with her mother, U.K. circa 1917, 1918.
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