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Six Sons and a father under arms, WW1
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Six Sons and a father under arms, WW1
Mr J. B. Gilbert (centre) of Poole, Dorset; in the National Reserve, formerly of the 18th Middlesex and 1st Warwicks pictured with his six sons who were all serving with the British Army and Navy during the First World War. Far left is Sub-Ltl Valentine Gilbert, Royal Naval Division, left upper portrait; Sub-Lt. Geoffrey Gilbert, Royal Naval Division, Lower portrait Sub-Lt. Robert Evelyn Gilbert, Royal Naval Division. Far right, Lieutenant Commander Archibald Gilbert, Royal Navy, Left upper portrait, Sec-Lt. Guy Gilbert, 6th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment, Lower portrait: Sub-Lt. Gilbert Richard Gilbert, Royal Navy. Date: 1915
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This evocative photograph captures the profound sense of duty and devotion within the Gilbert family during the First World War. At the center stands Mr. J.B. Gilbert of Poole, Dorset, surrounded by his six sons, all of whom served in the British Army and Navy. The eldest son, Sub-Lieutenant Valentine Gilbert, is seen in the far left, serving with the Royal Naval Division. Sub-Lieutenant Geoffrey Gilbert and Sub-Lieutenant Robert Evelyn Gilbert are also in the Royal Naval Division, with their portraits displayed on the left and lower portions of the image, respectively. On the far right, Lieutenant Commander Archibald Gilbert, a distinguished officer in the Royal Navy, proudly poses with his portrait on the left upper portion of the photograph. The other three sons, Second Lieutenant Guy Gilbert of the 6th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment, Sub-Lieutenant Gilbert Richard Gilbert, and an unidentified son, are depicted in the lower portraits. This powerful image, dated 1915, encapsulates the spirit of patriotism and sacrifice that defined the era. With the backdrop of the global conflict, the Gilbert family's collective decision to answer the call to arms underscores the profound impact of the war on families and communities. The photograph stands as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by individuals and their loved ones during the First World War.
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