Sportsmen on active service during World War I
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Sportsmen on active service during World War I
The call to arms summoned a number of prominent sports personalities to the front. Among them are Captain McCalmont, the owner of The Tetrarch, Captain Tomkinson, of polo fame, and Captain Gibbon, the Cambridge racing coach who also won a jumping prize for officers at the International Horse Show. Date: 1914
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In the early days of World War I, the call to arms summoned a notable assemblage of prominent sports personalities to the front lines. Among them were three distinguished gentlemen: Captain McCalmont, the affluent owner of The Tetrarch, a renowned racehorse; Captain Tomkinson, a celebrated figure in the polo community; and Captain Gibbon, the esteemed Cambridge racing coach who had also won a jumping prize for officers at the International Horse Show. The image captures these sportsmen in their military uniforms, their faces etched with determination and resolve, as they prepare for active service. McCalmont, with a confident air, holds the reins of a horse, its ears pricked and eyes fixed on the camera. Tomkinson, standing beside him, dons a polo helmet and holds a riding crop, his polo mallet resting against his leg. Gibbon, the racing coach, wears a cap adorned with the Cambridge crest and clutches a binoculars, his gaze focused on the horizon. This photograph, taken in 1914, offers a unique glimpse into the lives of these sportsmen during a time of war. Their athletic prowess and dedication to their respective sports did not wane in the face of conflict, but rather, they brought their skills and tenacity to the battlefield. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the intersection of sport and history, and the indomitable spirit of those who answered the call to arms during World War I.
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