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Trooping resumed. The second battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment, commanded
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Trooping resumed. The second battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment, commanded
Trooping resumed.
The second battalion of the Gloucestershire Regiment, commanded by Lt Col R J Bewell, sails from Southampton today, Wednesday for service in Bermuda and Jamaica in the P and O liner Carthage. They are the first battlalion to leave this country with their families since before the war, and 711 officers and men embarked this morning, after travelling to the port into special trains. 35 families sailing with them went on board yesterday.
Photo shows, off to the West Indies, men of the Gloucestershire Regiment go abroad the liner Carthage at Southampton today (Wednesday).
22 January 1947
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1940s Harbour Nineteen Forties Ship Quay Side
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Trooping Resumed: A Historic Departure for the Gloucestershire Regiment". In a momentous event marking the end of an era, the second battalion of the esteemed Gloucestershire Regiment embarked on their journey to Bermuda and Jamaica. Led by Lt Col R J Bewell, these brave soldiers were not alone in their voyage; they were accompanied by their families, making them the first battalion since before the war to leave British shores with loved ones by their side. On this fateful Wednesday morning, 711 officers and men gathered at Southampton's port after arriving via special trains. The anticipation was palpable as they prepared to board the magnificent P&O liner Carthage. Yesterday, 35 families had already settled into their new temporary homes aboard the ship. Captured in a poignant photograph from January 22nd, 1947, we witness this historic departure unfold. Standing tall on Southampton's quay side are members of the Gloucestershire Regiment bidding farewell to familiar shores. With expressions ranging from determination to apprehension, these men embody both duty and sacrifice as they embark on a mission far away. This image serves as a testament to an extraordinary time when troops resumed overseas service alongside their families—a symbol of hope for post-war rebuilding and reconciliation. Preserved through decades in monochrome hues by TopFoto. co. uk, it stands as a reminder of our shared history and honors those who served with unwavering dedication during challenging times.
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