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Billet at Cliffe Fort, near the Cliffe on the Hoo peninsula

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Billet at Cliffe Fort, near the Cliffe on the Hoo peninsula

Billet at Cliffe Fort, near the village of Cliffe on the Hoo peninsula in Kent.. 21017 Private P. J. Hill, D Company, 20Th Battalion, The County Of London Regiment. Studied At Lambeth School Of Art, St. Oswalds Place, Upper Kennington Lane. Resided At 6 Amott Road, Peckham Rye, London In 1895

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21017 Amott Battalion Billet Cliffe Fort Kennington Lambeth Lane Oswalds Peckham Peninsula Private Regiment Regiments Resided Studied Topographical 1895 Upper


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Billet at Cliffe Fort: A Soldier's Moment of Respite during the First World War This evocative photograph captures the image of 21017 Private P.J. Hill, a soldier from D Company of the 20th Battalion, The County of London Regiment, taking a moment of rest at Cliffe Fort near the village of Cliffe on the Hoo Peninsula in Kent, England. The year was 1917, and the First World War was in full swing. The fort, built in the late 1850s to protect the Thames Estuary from invasion, now served as a temporary barracks for the soldiers. Private Hill, who studied at the Lambeth School of Art located at St. Oswalds Place, Upper Kennington Lane, London, before the war, found solace in the historic surroundings of the fort. The topographical details of the fort's ruins and the vast expanse of the Thames Estuary can be seen in the background, adding a sense of history and context to the scene. The soldier, dressed in his military uniform, sits on a makeshift billet, a temporary shelter or lodging for soldiers, with his rifle leaning against a wall. The worn-out look on his face and the tired expression in his eyes suggest the physical and emotional toll of the war. Yet, there is a sense of calm and respite in the image, as if the soldier is taking a brief moment to collect his thoughts and recharge before returning to the front lines. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human side of war, showcasing the experiences of the soldiers who fought in the First World War and the temporary moments of peace they found amidst the chaos and destruction.

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