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This gallery features, in no particular order, 98 individuals who signed their Attestation Papers for service overseas between 1914 and 1918. Their addresses at the time of enrolment coincide with the address of their next-of-kin. The large majority of these individuals did not return, being either missing or killed in action. Some came back bearing physical or psychological scars of war and did not survive. Others were injured or fell ill even before they reached the theatre. Forced to confront the loss of the dear ones, families and communities became a network for support and commemoration. Individually or collectively, Londoners mourned and, in the process, a large quantity of rolls of honour, commemorative plaques, cenotaphs, official or non-official decorations, certificates and pins was produced.
Portrait of a man in an oval frame.
A soldier wearing a peak hat, with his left arm on his hip. Writtings in sepia, lower right corner.
A soldier wearing a peak hat, with his arms in front oh his chest.
The image of a soldier standing in an oval mat. He is holding his rifle with his right hand. A duffel bag is beside his left foot. A building is seen behind.
Four males, military officers standing and talking in front of a building. Second from right holds his hands behind his back. They all have pistol holsters and swords.
Portrait of a soldier wearing a peak hat. He has a moustache. Chest pockets, buttons and collar dogs can be seen.
Portrait of a soldier wearing a peak hat. He has a moustache.
Portrait of a soldier wearing a peak hat. He has a moustache.
Portrait of a soldier wearing a peak hat.
Portrait of a soldier.
Portrait of a soldier wearing a peak hat. He has a moustache.
A grave stone with writings carved in.
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