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Spirit of the Regiment
Spirit of the Regiment - 31st Regiment of Foot, c.1815, and the 9th Battalion Royal East Surrey Regiment, c.1916. Colonel Henry Bathurst Vaughan, Indian Army, (b.1858). Date: circa 1916
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31st Bathurst Battalion Colonel Foot Regiment Regiments Spirit Surrey Vaughan C1815
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of military tradition and continuity as members of the 9th Battalion Royal East Surrey Regiment pay tribute to their historical antecedents, the 31st Regiment of Foot, during a parade in the early years of the First World War. The event took place around 1916, with Colonel Henry Bathurst Vaughan, an Indian Army officer born in 1858, presiding over the proceedings. The 31st Regiment of Foot, also known as the "Old Peninsular Regiment," was a distinguished British Army unit that saw action in the Napoleonic Wars, most notably in the Peninsular War against Napoleon Bonaparte's forces. The regiment's history is steeped in valor and sacrifice, with numerous battle honors to its name. As the world found itself embroiled in another major conflict, the First World War, the legacy of the 31st Regiment lived on through its descendant unit, the Royal East Surrey Regiment. The soldiers in this photograph, dressed in their uniforms, proudly display the regimental colors and insignia, reflecting the long and proud history of their regiment. Colonel Vaughan, a veteran of the Indian Army, stands amongst the soldiers, his presence a testament to the enduring legacy of military service and tradition. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the connection between the past and the present, as well as the unwavering commitment of soldiers to uphold the honor and values of their regiments.
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