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The East Surreys football dribbled in a charge, WW1
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The East Surreys football dribbled in a charge, WW1
The actual football dribbled by Captain Nevill (who was killed in action) towards the German trenches during the attack on Montauben by the East Surreys, fixed by Lt.-Col. H. P. Treeby, D.S.O. to its stands during a commemoration ceremony at Kingston barracks. See picture no. 10572967 for the attack as depicted by R. Caton Woodville.
1916
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This poignant photograph captures a significant moment in the history of The East Surreys Regiment during the First World War. The image shows the football, which was famously dribbled towards the German trenches by Captain Nevill of the East Surreys during the attack on Montauban in 1916, on display at a commemoration ceremony held at Kingston Barracks in 1916. Captain Nevill, who is depicted in the attack as depicted by R. Caton Woodville in picture no. 10572967, tragically lost his life in action. The football was carefully preserved and fixed to its stands by Lt.-Col. H.P. Treeby, D.S.O. The story of the East Surreys football and Captain Nevill's daring charge has become a legendary tale of the war. The regiment, known for its high morale and esprit de corps, used sport as a means of maintaining spirits during the harsh realities of trench warfare. The dribble towards the enemy lines was a bold and defiant act, a reminder of the soldiers' humanity in the face of adversity. The commemoration ceremony at Kingston Barracks was an important moment for the regiment, a time to remember and honor the sacrifices made by its members. The presence of the football, a symbol of the regiment's spirit and resilience, added a poignant touch to the proceedings. Today, the image serves as a reminder of the human stories that lie behind the statistics and the battles of the First World War.
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