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This was a disappointing Army Day for Geoffrey Aylen age 18 months who was born
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This was a disappointing Army Day for Geoffrey Aylen age 18 months who was born
This was a disappointing Army Day for Geoffrey Aylen age 18 months who was born and lives in the married quarters at Wellington Barracks, London, where the marching columns leave for the parade and display to-day. His father Guardsman RQMS Fred Aylen should have been in the march but was called to Malaya. This picture shows (left) Cp. C. Bathgate of Dunfermlin, Scotland and Cp. C. Conlon of Glasgow (Second from right) of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders trying to comfort Geoffrey who thought as his father would not be in parade they would let him take part himself with his toy. May 1949
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This heartwarming photo captures the disappointment of little Geoffrey Aylen on Army Day in 1949. At just 18 months old, Geoffrey resides with his family in the married quarters at Wellington Barracks, London. This is where the marching columns depart for the parade and display that day. Sadly, Geoffrey's father, Guardsman RQMS Fred Aylen, was unexpectedly called to Malaya and couldn't participate in the march. In an attempt to console young Geoffrey, Corporal C. Bathgate from Dunfermlin and Corporal C. Conlon from Glasgow (both members of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) can be seen trying their best to comfort him. The photograph showcases their kind-hearted gesture as they engage with Geoffrey who believed that if his father couldn't join the parade, he could take part himself with his beloved toy soldier. The image evokes a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era when parades filled streets with Scottish pride: tartan kilts swaying rhythmically while children watched in awe or even joined in playful imitation. It encapsulates both disappointment and resilience through subtle expressions captured on everyone's faces. This poignant moment frozen in time serves as a reminder of how military families often face unexpected separations but find solace within their community bonds. May 1949 marked a bittersweet memory for young Geoffrey Aylen; however, this photograph immortalizes not only his disappointment but also the compassion shown by these soldiers during an unforgettable Army Day.
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