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The Gun Lines Os The Salvo
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The Gun Lines Os The Salvo
The Gun Line S.O.S. The Salvo. Captain Gilbert Holiday, Royal Field Artillery (1879-1937). Holidays Early Life Was Spent In St. Johns Wood And From His Window He Was Able To Watch The Royal Horse Artillery, Which Was His First Contact With Horses. He Was Educated At Westminster And Then Studied At The R.A. Schools. He Worked As An Illustrator At The Graphic, The Tatler And The Illustrated London News. Holiday Served As A Gunner In The Royal Field Artillery On The Western Front During The First World War And He Painted Many Pictures For Army Messes
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1879 Artillery Contact Educated Gilbert Graphic Gunner Illustrator Johns Messes News Pictures Salvo Schools Served Spent Studied Tatler Watch Westminster Worked 1937
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This photograph print showcases Captain Gilbert Holiday (1879-1937), a remarkable figure in the history of the Royal Field Artillery during the early 20th century. Holiday's childhood was spent in St. Johns Wood, where he would gaze out of his window and witness the Royal Horse Artillery, marking his first encounter with horses. His education began at Westminster School, followed by studies at the prestigious Royal Academy Schools. Prior to his military service, Holiday worked as an illustrator for esteemed publications such as The Graphic, The Tatler, and The Illustrated London News. During the First World War, Holiday answered the call to duty, serving as a gunner in the Royal Field Artillery on the Western Front. His experiences during this time inspired him to paint many pictures for army messes. This photograph captures the essence of Holiday's military career, with him proudly holding a gun and donning his military uniform. The "Gun Lines S.O.S. The Salvo" title on the image is a nod to the critical role of the gun line during wartime, and the importance of coordinated "salvoes" or volleys of artillery fire. Holiday's unique background as an artist and soldier allowed him to document and preserve the history of the Royal Field Artillery in a way that continues to captivate audiences today. This photograph print is a testament to his dedication, creativity, and the indelible impact he left on the military and the art world.
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