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Major William Augustus Fitzgerald Lane Fox-Pitt, reading
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Major William Augustus Fitzgerald Lane Fox-Pitt, reading
Major (later Major General) William Augustus Fitzgerald Lane Fox-Pitt, CVO, DSO, MC (1896-1988) at The Albuhera Barracks, Aldershot, Hampshire reading in the Library. A member of the Welsh Guards, Fox-Pitt was a British Army officer who served in both the First World War and Second World War. Date: 1932
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© A The Major Harry Talbot Rice Collection / Mary Evans
1932 Albuhera Aldershot Augustus Barracks Bowtie Fitzgerald Guards Hampshire Lane Major Reads Sits Fox Pitt
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This print captures Major (later Major General) William Augustus Fitzgerald Lane Fox-Pitt, CVO, DSO, MC in a moment of quiet reflection at The Albuhera Barracks in Aldershot, Hampshire. Seated in the library with a book in hand, Major Fox-Pitt exudes an air of intelligence and sophistication.
A distinguished member of the Welsh Guards, Major Fox-Pitt served his country with honor and bravery during both the First World War and Second World War. His impressive military career is reflected in the numerous accolades he received throughout his service.
The year is 1932, and as we gaze upon this portrait from The Major Harry Talbot Rice Collection, we are transported back to a time when duty and loyalty were paramount values for men like Major Fox-Pitt. His bowtie adds a touch of elegance to his uniformed attire, while his focused expression hints at the depth of knowledge he seeks within the pages before him.
In this image, we see not just a British Army officer but a man dedicated to his craft and committed to upholding the ideals of service and sacrifice. Major William Augustus Fitzgerald Lane Fox-Pitt's legacy lives on through this timeless photograph that captures him in a moment of quiet contemplation amidst the chaos of war.
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