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Teddy Benson in uniform, a young recruiting officer, WW1
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Teddy Benson in uniform, a young recruiting officer, WW1
Four year old Master Teddy Benson, doing his bit by donning khaki and angling for recruits in 1915. He could be seen most mornings in Hyde Park. Date: 1915
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In the midst of the great upheaval of the First World War, a young and determined four-year-old named Teddy Benson took it upon himself to contribute to the British war effort in his own unique way. Dressed in a miniature khaki uniform, complete with a toy rifle slung over his shoulder, Teddy could be found most mornings in Hyde Park, angling for recruits with an earnestness and enthusiasm that belied his tender age. This heartwarming image, captured in 1915, is a poignant reminder of the ways in which the war touched even the youngest members of society. As the nation rallied behind the call to arms, Teddy Benson, the young recruiting officer, became a symbol of the indomitable spirit and unwavering patriotism that defined the era. This photograph, with its evocative depiction of a child's earnest participation in the great conflict, offers a glimpse into the history of a time when the boundaries between the adult world and the world of children seemed to blur, as everyone did their part to support the war effort.
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