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Wedding of Captain La Touche Congreve V. C
Marriage of Captain (later Major) William La Touche Congreve to Miss Pamela Maude, the daughter of actor Cyril Maude. Major Congreve was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at at Longueval, France, between 6 and 20 July 1916 (shortly after his wedding). He constantly inspired those round him by numerous acts of gallantry. As Brigade Major he not only conducted battalions up to their positions but when the Brigade headquarters was heavily shelled he went out with the medical officer to remove the wounded to places of safety, although he himself was suffering from gas and other shell effects. He went out again on a subsequent occasion tending the wounded under heavy shell fire. Finally, on returning to the front line to ascertain the position after an unsuccessful attack, he was shot and died instantly. A baby daughter, Mary Gloria Congreve, who was a god-daughter of Queen Mary, was born posthumously. It is notable that his father, General Sir Walter Norris Congreve, was also awarded the V.C. (during the Second Boer War) and they are one of only three father and son pairs to have achieved this. Wedding group picture shows, back row, left to right, Mr Cyril Maude, Mrs Congreve, the Bishop of London (Arthur Winnington-Ingram, attached as chaplain to the Rifle Brigade during the war), Mrs Cyril Maude and Lieut. General Congreve. In front, the bride and bridegroom. Date: 1916
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This evocative photograph captures the joy and celebration of the wedding day of Major William La Touche Congreve and Miss Pamela Maude in 1916. The young couple, radiant with happiness, are surrounded by their loved ones and esteemed guests, including Lieutenant General Sir Walter Norris Congreve, Major Congreve's father and a distinguished veteran who had also been awarded the Victoria Cross during the Second Boer War. Major Congreve's acts of gallantry and leadership during the First World War were unparalleled. Shortly after his wedding, he was deployed to the battlefields of Longueval, France, where he constantly inspired those around him with his bravery. As Brigade Major, he not only led battalions to their positions but also bravely went out to tend to the wounded during heavy shelling, despite suffering from gas and other shell effects himself. Tragically, he was shot and killed while returning to the front line to ascertain the position after an unsuccessful attack. Their daughter, Mary Gloria Congreve, was born posthumously, a god-daughter of Queen Mary. The wedding party also includes Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Maude, the bride's parents, and the Bishop of London, who officiated the ceremony. The presence of the Bishop adds an additional layer of significance to the event, as he was attached as chaplain to the Rifle Brigade during the war. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the love, courage, and sacrifice that defined the lives of Major and Mrs. Congreve and their families during a time of great turmoil and uncertainty.
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