Studio photo, young man in UOTC uniform, WW1
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Studio photo, young man in UOTC uniform, WW1
Studio photo, young man in UOTC uniform (20th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers), autumn/winter 1914. He was Albert Auerbach (1894-1918). Date: 1914
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Auerbach Backdrop Corps Albert Officers
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This evocative studio photograph captures the youthful determination of Albert Auerbach as he dons the uniform of the 20th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, in the autumn/winter of 1914. At the age of just 20, Auerbach was part of the University Officers Training Corps (UOTC), a program designed to provide university students with military education and training before the outbreak of World War I. The backdrop of the studio, adorned with autumnal foliage and a painted sky, adds a sense of serenity and optimism to the scene, in stark contrast to the impending conflict that would soon engulf Europe. Auerbach's confident gaze and smartly pressed uniform attest to the rigorous training he had undergone, preparing him for the role of an officer in the British Army. The 1st Great War, also known as World War I, began in August 1914, and Auerbach, like countless other young men of his generation, answered the call to duty. Tragically, he would not return from the battlefield, giving his life in the service of his country. This poignant photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women of that era, who answered the call to arms in the face of unprecedented adversity. The photograph is a testament to the era's military traditions and the spirit of camaraderie and duty that defined the UOTC. It also underscores the profound impact of the war on the lives of ordinary people, particularly the young men who were called upon to fight. This image is a powerful reminder of the human stories that lie behind the historical narrative of the war, and the enduring legacy of the sacrifices made during that tumultuous time.
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