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Sand pit guard, Chislehurst, Kent

Sand pit guard, Chislehurst, Kent


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Sand pit guard, Chislehurst, Kent

Sand pit guard, Chislehurst, 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 Chislehurst Guard Kennington Lambeth Lane Oswalds Peckham Private Regiment Regiments Resided Sand Studied Topographical 1895 Upper


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This evocative photograph captures the stoic figure of Private P.J. Hill, a Sand Pit Guard at Chislehurst, Kent, during the First World War. The image, taken in 1895, shows Private Hill in his military uniform, standing tall and alert, with a determined expression on his face. The sand pit, located in the picturesque countryside of Kent, served as an important training ground for soldiers during the war. Private Hill, a member of D Company in the 20th Battalion of the County of London Regiment, had a creative background before joining the military. He had studied at the prestigious Lambeth School of Art, located at St. Oswalds Place, Upper Kennington Lane in London. His artistic skills are not evident in this photograph, but his disciplined demeanor and posture suggest a strong sense of dedication and focus. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of soldiers during the war, and the topographical details of the sand pit add to its historical significance. The image also highlights the diversity of roles within the military, with Private Hill serving an essential function as a sand pit guard. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by ordinary men and women during the conflict and the various ways in which they contributed to the war effort. Private Hill's residence before joining the military was recorded as 6 Amott Road, Peckham Rye, London. This photograph, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection, is a valuable addition to any collection of military history or topographical images of the First World War era.

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