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Two famous jockeys in khaki - Frank Wooton & G. Duller
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Two famous jockeys in khaki - Frank Wooton & G. Duller
Two famous jockeys in uniform - Frank Wootton (1894-1940) and G. Duller, serving with the motor transport division during the First World War.
1915
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Division Frank Horseracing Jockey Jockeys Khaki Sportsmen Wootton Officers Wooton
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This evocative photograph captures the unexpected encounter between two renowned figures of the horseracing world, Frank Wootton and G. Duller, as they served together in the motor transport division during the First World War in 1915. Wooton, born in 1894, was a successful jockey who had already made a name for himself in the sport before the outbreak of war. Duller, on the other hand, was also an accomplished jockey, known for his impressive riding skills. The image finds the two men in their khaki uniforms, a stark contrast to their usual racing attire. The harsh realities of war are evident in their weathered faces and the serious expressions on their faces. Yet, despite the challenging circumstances, there is a sense of camaraderie and friendship between the two jockeys. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the many athletes and sportsmen who answered the call to duty during the First World War. It also highlights the unexpected ways in which the war disrupted and transformed the lives of individuals, even those from seemingly unrelated fields such as horseracing. The image was captured by the renowned Illustrated London News Ltd, a testament to the widespread coverage of the war in the media. Today, it serves as an important historical record of the war's impact on the lives of ordinary people and the enduring bonds that can be forged in even the most trying of circumstances.
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