Subaltern Collection

Winston Churchill and his daughter unite for the war effort
Mr. Churchill at a London gun site during a raid:drawing made on the spot. The premier watches his daughter, subaltern Mary Churchill, in the control room

WW II - Princess Elizabeth working as a mechanic
World War II - Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth 2nd training as a secoond subaltern in the ATS - working as a mechanic, taking out the plugs of a car

Geoffrey Keyes and his father
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Roger Keyes, with his son Geoffrey in a the full dress uniform of a subaltern in the Royal Scots Greys

E. Hodgson, A. Heber-Percy, Jock Fletcher, Albuhera Barracks
Dante Edward Pemberton Hodgson OBE LM (1904-1978), A. Heber-Percy and Jock Fletcher (The subalterns leave Roster) at the Albuhera Barracks, Aldershot, Hampshire. Date: 1932

An Angling Incident (engraving)
1055046 An Angling Incident (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Angling Incident)

The Gordon Highlanders: Captain and Subaltern officer with the Kings Colours, 1933. British Army soldiers in traditional Scottish kilts, with the Union Jack flag

Pig-Sticking in India, a Subalterns First Experiences (engraving)
1045143 Pig-Sticking in India, a Subalterns First Experiences (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pig-Sticking in India)

Bravery of Private Samuel Johnson of the Green Howards, Capture of Belle Ile, Brittany, France, 1761, during the Seven Years War (1756-1763)

The Indian Subalterns Vampire, page from The Delhi Sketchbook, 1850-54 (litho)
996482 The Indian Subalterns Vampire, page from The Delhi Sketchbook, 1850-54 (litho) by English School, (19th century); 27.7x15 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

A Subalterns Life in India (engraving)
1616432 A Subalterns Life in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Subalterns Life in India)

A Subalterns First Impressions of Malta (chromolitho)
1062464 A Subalterns First Impressions of Malta (chromolitho) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Subalterns First Impressions of Malta)

A Snow Effect on the North-West Frontier (litho)
1039419 A Snow Effect on the North-West Frontier (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Snow Effect on the North-West Frontier)

Military Life in Bermuda (engraving)
1041426 Military Life in Bermuda (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Life in Bermuda)

The Experiences of a Subaltern, ordered on Active Service while on Leave (engraving)
1061709 The Experiences of a Subaltern, ordered on Active Service while on Leave (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Experiences of a Subaltern)

Passages in the Life of a Subaltern, II (engraving)
1059232 Passages in the Life of a Subaltern, II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passages in the Life of a Subaltern, II)

Caricature of Infantry Subaltern holding regimental colours
3470732 Caricature of Infantry Subaltern holding regimental colours, from Army and Navy Drolleries by Major Seccombe, 1875 (coloured engraving) by English School

General de Castelnau (chromolitho)
2789489 General de Castelnau (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General de Castelnau)

Sketches of Military Life, Arrival of the New Subaltern (engraving)
1627092 Sketches of Military Life, Arrival of the New Subaltern (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Military Life)

Sketches of Military Life, the New Subaltern, Day and Night (engraving)
1627110 Sketches of Military Life, the New Subaltern, Day and Night (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Military Life)

Ensign Johnny Newcome and his Subaltern eating breakfast of ham, beef, biscuit and brandy on a roadside in Portugal
FLO4999394 Ensign Johnny Newcome and his Subaltern eating breakfast of ham, beef, biscuit and brandy on a roadside in Portugal

Ensign Johnny Newcome riding a horse accompanied by a subaltern with pack horse in Portugal
FLO4997474 Ensign Johnny Newcome riding a horse accompanied by a subaltern with pack horse in Portugal. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Ensign Johnny Newcome, sick with dysentery, taken by ox cart to Salamanca, Spain
FLO4997463 Ensign Johnny Newcome, sick with dysentery, taken by ox cart to Salamanca, Spain. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Ensign Johnny Newcome and his Subaltern on half rations after the Battle of Salamanca
FLO4999445 Ensign Johnny Newcome and his Subaltern on half rations after the Battle of Salamanca. Soldiers burying the dead, while others rest near their encampment

Keep your mouths open! An order always necessary when guns are in hot action
STC311071 Keep your mouths open! An order always necessary when guns are in hot action, from The Illustrated War News, 1916 (litho) by Woodville

Ensign Johnny Newcome arriving at his Subalternters ticket in Portugal, a hovel with filthy beggars
FLO4999376 Ensign Johnny Newcome arriving at his Subalternters ticket in Portugal, a hovel with filthy beggars. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Sketches at a Recruit Depot (chromolitho)
1595435 Sketches at a Recruit Depot (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at a Recruit Depot)

Passages in the Life of a Subaltern (engraving)
1053097 Passages in the Life of a Subaltern (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passages in the Life of a Subaltern)

Ball-Room Differences (engraving)
1046522 Ball-Room Differences (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ball-Room Differences)

"The Long, Long Indian Day", Twenty-Four Hours in the Life of a Subaltern (engraving)
1060907 " The Long, Long Indian Day", Twenty-Four Hours in the Life of a Subaltern (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Long)

A Subalterns First Impressions of Malta (chromolitho)
1062466 A Subalterns First Impressions of Malta (chromolitho) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Subalterns First Impressions of Malta)

Mr. Churchill in a Cheerful Mood, 1940s, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Mr. Churchill in a Cheerful Mood, 1940s, (1945). British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (1874-1965) in Whitehall, London, with his daughter Mary (1922-2014) who was a Subaltern in the ATS

Soon he was a dashing subaltern in the 4th Hussars, 1895, (1945). 2nd Lt Winston Churchill in 1895. From Winston Churchill: His Life in Pictures, by Ben Tucker. [Sagall Press, Ltd. London, 1945]

A captain and subaltern of the 93rd Highlanders, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
A captain and subaltern of the 93rd Highlanders, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 21st February 1896

George Robert Gleig
GEORGE ROBERT GLEIG English Chaplain-General, and author of The subaltern. Date: 1796 - 1888

No. 2: People We Don t Envy by George Studdy, 1915
No. II: The Army Service Corps subaltern compelled to deliver a lecture on Supplies to a contingent of men recruited from grocers, butchers, provision dealers etc. Date: 1915

WW1 - British Subaltern buys supplies
WW1 - The text accompanying the illustration translates to the British Subaltern asking the French shop keeper, " Could you please give me bread, butter and cheese for Mass

WW1 - Cartoon - The hero of the day
WW1 - A illustration making a joke out of the the rank of a Subaltern, seen as the lowest rank in the British army during WW1

2nd Lieutenant Percival Anderson
Lieutenant Percival Anderson, the famous artist (though I ve struggled to find any biographical details), whose pencil portraits of beautiful women were very well known

Young officer instructed to dance, 1918
Illustration from the Letters of Eve column in The Tatler showing a young subaltern being told to dance (in no uncertain terms) by his commanding officer, Colonel Firebrand! Date: 1918

Subaltern Stunts in Rome by H. L. Oakley
Scenes in Rome and Florence during World War One as witnessed by the silhouette artist, Captain Harry Lawrence Oakley. Caption reads, As leave to " Blighty" is not very plentiful

Subaltern Stunts in Silhouette by H. L. Oakley
A series of silhouette scenes by the famous silhouette artist, Captain H. L. Oakley showing officers enjoying some leisure time during World War One

Subaltern stunts by H. L. Oakley
A double page spread of silhouette vignettes by the famous silhouette artist, Captain Harry Lawrence Oakley, featuring scenes during a WW1 subaltern officers ten days leave in England

Source Size = 3761 x 1163
Passages in the Life of a Subaltern: Left Image: Annoying Going to Bed very Tired to Find your Servant Drunk in your Bed, Right Image: in Debt and in Love!

Source Size = 3771 x 1160
Passages in the Life of a Subaltern: Left Image: of Course I Tumble the First Ball I Go to in Uniform, and Don t Know how to Get up Gracefully

Source Size = 3940 x 2500
The Mutiny in India: Interior of a Subalterns Tent before Delhi

Experiences of a Marine Subaltern on Joining his Ship, Engraving 1890

Experiences of a Marine Subaltern on Joining his Ship, When, Upon a Show of Hands being Made, I was Unanimously Elected Mess President, my Pride was Unbounded, Engraving 1890

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"Unlikely Heroes: Subalterns in the Shadows of History" Throughout history, the term "subaltern" has often been associated with individuals who played crucial but overlooked roles in significant events. From Winston Churchill and his daughter uniting for the war effort to Geoffrey Keyes following in his father's footsteps, these unsung heroes have left an indelible mark on our collective memory. In the midst of World War II, Princess Elizabeth defied convention by working as a mechanic, showcasing her determination and commitment to serve her country. Meanwhile, E. Hodgson, A. Heber-Percy, Jock Fletcher, and others stationed at Albuhera Barracks exemplified bravery and resilience during this tumultuous time. An Angling Incident captured through an engraving reminds us that even seemingly ordinary moments can hold profound significance. The Gordon Highlanders' Captain and Subaltern officer proudly carried the King's Colours in 1933—a testament to their unwavering loyalty and dedication. Pig-Sticking in India sheds light on a subaltern's first experiences—an adventure that tested both courage and skill against formidable opponents. Private Samuel Johnson of the Green Howards showcased immense bravery during the capture of Belle Ile in Brittany—his actions forever etched into history. The Indian Subalterns Vampire depicted within The Delhi Sketchbook serves as a haunting reminder of folklore intertwined with reality—a captivating page from a forgotten era. An engraving titled "A Subaltern's Life in India" offers glimpses into daily struggles faced by those serving abroad—their sacrifices often overshadowed by grander narratives. From Malta to North-West Frontier, chromolithos transport us across continents where subalterns encountered new landscapes while grappling with unfamiliar challenges. Whether it was adapting to snow-covered terrains or navigating cultural nuances—they persevered amidst adversity. These snippets from history remind us that heroism comes not only from prominent figures but also from those who toil in the shadows.