Expeditionary Collection (page 6)

Sir John French
JOHN DENTON FRENCH 1852 - 1925 Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force Date: 1915

USAT Logan arriving at Vladivostok, Russian Civil War
The US Army Transport ship Logan arriving in Vladivostok Harbour during the western intervention in the Russian Civil War. Date: circa 1918-1919

Interior of Allied canteen at Abbeville, France, WW1
Interior of an Allied (Expeditionary Force) canteen at Abbeville, northern France, during the First World War, with men relaxing at tables and at the counter. Date: June 1916

Two Six-Ton Tanks Climbing a Hill, H Townsend, WW1
Reproduction of a painting or sketch entitled Two Six-Ton Tanks Climbing a Hill, by the American artist Captain Harry E Townsend

Front Line at Early Morning, Harvey Dunn, WW1
Reproduction of a painting entitled In the Front Line at Early Morning, by the American artist Harvey Dunn, who served as an official artist with the American Expeditionary Force during the First

Russian troops entering a Persian town, WW1
Russian troops under General Baratoff (centre, wearing a light-coloured hat) entering a Persian town on horseback during the First World War. Date: circa 1916

Field Marshal Sir John French circa 1915

British biplanes in dust storm, Gayadah, Middle East, WW1
A dust storm about to strike British biplanes at Gayadah (Jeida), during the Hejaz Expedition (1916-1917), Middle East, First World War. Date: 1916

Field Marshal Sir John French with General Joffre
Field Marshal Sir John French, 1st Earl of Ypres (1852-1925), British Army officer who led the BEF (British Expeditionary Force) from August 1914

Field-Marshal Lord French inspecting volunteers, Hyde Park
Field-Marshal Lord French (1852-1925) inspecting some 10, 000 volunteers of numerous London regiments in Hyde Park, London, during the First World War

Brigadier General John Pershing in Mexico
Brigadier General John Joseph " Black Jack" Pershing (1860-1948), American army officer who led the American Expeditionary Forces during the first World War

General Sir Ian Hamilton, British army officer
General Sir Ian Standish Monteith Hamilton (1853-1947), British army officer, best known for commanding the ill-fated Mediterranean Expeditionary Force in the Dardanelles during the Battle of

General Sir W R Marshall, British army officer, WW1
Lieutenant General Sir William Raine Marshall (1865-1939), British army officer during the First World War. In November 1917 he succeeded General Maude as Commander in Chief of the Mesopotamian

Field-Marshal Sir John French at Bapaume, France, WW1
Field-Marshal Sir John French (1852-1925), leaving HMS Sentinel on his arrival at Bapaume, Northern France, where he was commanding the British Expeditionary Force during the early part of the First

General John Pershing, American army officer, WW1
General John Joseph " Black Jack" Pershing (1860-1948), American army officer who led the American Expeditionary Forces during the First World War

General John Pershing and Colonel George Marshall
General John Joseph " Black Jack" Pershing (1860-1948), American army officer who led the American Expeditionary Forces during the first World War

General John Pershing, American army officer
General John Joseph " Black Jack" Pershing (1860-1948), American army officer who led the American Expeditionary Forces during the first World War. Date: circa 1917-1918

Field Marshal Sir John French, British Army officer
Field Marshal Sir John French, 1st Earl of Ypres (1852-1925), British Army officer who led the BEF (British Expeditionary Force) from August 1914

Marshal Foch and General Pershing, Chaumont, France

General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien, British soldier
General Sir Horace Lockwood Smith-Dorrien (1858-1930), a British soldier and commander of the British II Corps and Second Army of the British Expeditionary Force during the First World War

King George Vs message to troops of the Expeditionary Force from Buckingham Palace after Belgium had been attacked by Germany

British anti-aircraft battery WWII
More heavy snow has fallen in France and the British Expeditionary Force is again contending with Arctic weather conditions during World War II

Weapons on evacuation ship WWII
Bren guns and others piled on the decks of the Royal Sovereign during the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Cherbourg en route for Southampton

BEF arriving in Ypres, Belgium during World War I in 1917

Lieutenant General Alderson / Stamp
Lieutenant General SIR EDWIN ALFRED HERVEY ALDERSON (1859 - 1927) Senior British Army officer serving in several campaigns

Field Marshal E. H. H. Allenby / Stamp
Field Marshal EDMUND HENRY HYNMAN ALLENBY (1861 - 1936) British soldier and administrator, leading the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in the conquest of Palestine and Syria in 1917 and 1918

General Sir A Murray / Stamp
General SIR ARCHIBALD JAMES MURRAY GCMG, KCB, CVO, DSO (1860 - 1945) was a British Army officer during World War I, most famous for his commanding the Egyptian Expeditionary Force from 1916 to 1917

General Sir I Hamilton / Stamp
General SIR IAN STANDISH MONTEITH HAMILTON GCB GCMG DSO TD (1853 - 1947) British Army General and most notably known for commanding the ill-fated Mediterranean Expeditionary Force during the Battle

John French / Stamp
JOHN DENTON FRENCH Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force

English Troops landing at Thessaloniki
In 1915, during World War I, a large Allied expeditionary force landed at Thessaloniki as the base for operations against pro-German Bulgaria

Queen Victoria with Princess Ena
Queen Victoria with her youngest granddaughter, Princess Ena of Battenberg (1887-1969), only daughter of Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Battenberg

A cook of the Indian expeditionary force at the front

Tommy Atkins quite at home in France
British soldiers making friends with French children and receiving refreshments. In the early weeks of World War One, the British Expeditionary Force was greeted warmly by the French

Soldiers from the New Zealand Expeditionary Force posed with the captured Imperial German Standard

Belgian people kissing the Union Jack
Illustration by Lascelles, of a crowd of Belgian people gathered outside the British consulate in Ostend, kissing the Union Jack

Snatching a meal
British soldiers from the British Expeditionary Force sharing a railway carriage, and a meal, with some horses, on their way to the front in August 1914, shortly after the outbreak of World War I

General Sir Ian Hamilton
Photograph of General Sir Ian Hamilton aboard a destroyer off the coast of the Dardanelles. Hamilton was the leader of the Dardanelles Expeditionary Force

Field-Marshal Lord French inspecting soldiers in Hyde Park
Field-Marshal Lord French (1852-1925) inspecting some 10, 000 volunteers of numerous London regiments in Hyde Park in 1916

Allied War Dogs
Dogs serving with the Russian army on the Eastern front, and with the British Expeditionary Force in France on the Western Front

French Reconnaisance
The French expeditionary force in Italy conducts a reconnaisance in force

Napoleon III Treviglio
Napoleon III, exercising personal command of the French expeditionary force, issues orders and directs troop movements at Treviglio

Zouaves at Genova
French zouaves of the expeditionary force are welcomed at Genova (Genoa)

French at Modane
The French expeditionary force reaches Modane and pause for refreshment from the public fountain

French at Mont Cenis
The French expeditionary force enter Italy by the Mont Cenis pass

French Enter Bergamo
The French expeditionary force march into Bergamo

Crossing the Mincio
The French expeditionary force crosses the Mincio on a makeshift bridge constructed by military engineers

Ww1 Native Australian
A native Australian, fighting with the Australian expeditionary forces during World War One

Pershing & Foch
Marshal Foch congratulates General Pershing of the American Expeditionary Force on their success after the Battle of Saint-Mihiel in September 1918

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"Unyielding Spirit: The Expeditionary Legacy of Canadian Troops at Ypres" In the haunting artwork "The Canadians at Ypres" by William Barnes Wollen, we catch a glimpse of the indomitable spirit that defined our brave soldiers during World War I. Known as "Our Little Contemptibles, " the 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade survivors exemplified unwavering courage amidst unimaginable horrors. A newspaper front cover depicting the evacuation of Dunkirk in 1940 serves as a stark reminder of the British troops' resilience during WWII. No obstacle could deter their determination to protect freedom and defend their homeland. No. 2 Squadron, Canadian Air Force soared through enemy skies with unparalleled bravery, while a cheeky Australian soldier caricature from WWI reminds us that even in times of darkness, humor can be found amongst comrades. General Sir Horace Smith-Dorien's strategic brilliance guided countless victories on treacherous battlefields. His leadership inspired hope and unity among his men. Congratulations from Lord Kitchener to Sir John French symbolize the unwavering support and camaraderie within the British Army. These messages reinforced morale and fueled determination in challenging times. Even amidst chaos, entertainment provided solace for weary souls. The British Army Pierrot Troupe brought laughter and respite to war-weary hearts during WWI. A statue honoring Field Marshal Haig stands tall at Edinburgh Castle, paying tribute to his pivotal role in leading the British Expeditionary Force with unwavering resolve. His legacy lives on as an embodiment of sacrifice and dedication. Lastly, a snapshot captures a British Expeditionary Force Machine Gun Team poised for action - embodying strength forged through adversity. Their steadfastness ensured victory against all odds. Through these glimpses into history's expeditionary endeavors, we honor those who fought valiantly for freedom and justice – forever etching their names into our collective memory.