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Brigadier-General Borlase Edward Wyndham Childs
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Brigadier-General Borlase Edward Wyndham Childs
Brigadier-General Borlase Edward Wyndham Childs, CMG (1876-1946), Director of Personal Services in the British Army during the First World War, drawn by Lieutenant Percival Anderson. His position included the supervision of discipline in the army. He originally studied law and got a commission in the Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry in 1900. He landed in South Africa just after peace had been concluded, but gained his first experience of staff work as Garrison Adjutant at Cape Town. He went to France on GHQ Staff in 1914, adn became Assistant Adjutant-General, a position he held until 1916 when he came to the War Office to take on the role of Director of Personal Services. Date: 1917
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This striking portrait captures the stern yet focused expression of Brigadier-General Borlase Edward Wyndham Childs, CMG, during the First World War. Childs served a distinguished career in the British Army, initially studying law before obtaining a commission in the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry in 1900. He arrived in South Africa after the conclusion of peace, gaining his first experience in staff work as the Garrison Adjutant at Cape Town. In 1914, he went to France as part of the GHQ Staff, eventually becoming Assistant Adjutant-General. In 1916, he moved to the War Office to assume the role of Director of Personal Services, overseeing discipline within the army. Drawn by Lieutenant Percival Anderson in 1917, this portrait conveys the gravity and responsibility that came with Childs' position. His uniform, adorned with the insignia of his rank and decorations, further emphasizes his status as a high-ranking officer. The portrait serves as a testament to Childs' dedication and service during a pivotal moment in world history. Childs' tenure as Director of Personal Services was marked by his unwavering commitment to maintaining discipline within the army. His background in law and experience in staff work proved invaluable in this role. This portrait, with its intricate details and evocative composition, offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable military leader during the First World War.
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