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Kings Indian Orderly Officers, 1938 (b / w photo)
5919889 Kings Indian Orderly Officers, 1938 (b/w photo) by Vandyk, Carl (1851-1931); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Kings Indian Orderly Officers, 1938.
Photograph by C Vandyk, 1938.
The photograph shows: Major C M H Wingfield, 1st Battalion, 2nd King Edward VIIAs Own Gurkha Rifles; Subadar Balbahadur Khattri, 2nd Battalion, 9th Gurkha Rifles; Subadar Bhawansing Rai, 2nd Battalion, King Edward VIIAs Own Gurkha Rifles, and Subadar Major Dalbir Chand, 1st Battalion, 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force).
From a collection of 33 photographs 1903-1938 (mostly taken by Vandyk).); eNational Army Museum; German, out of copyright
Media ID 22323678
© National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
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This photo print, titled "Kings Indian Orderly Officers, 1938" takes us back in time to an era of honor, bravery, and military excellence. Captured by the talented photographer C Vandyk in 1938, this image showcases a group of distinguished individuals who served as officers in various Gurkha Rifles battalions. In the foreground stands Major C M H Wingfield from the esteemed 1st Battalion of the 2nd King Edward VIIAs Own Gurkha Rifles. His commanding presence is matched by his fellow officers: Subadar Balbahadur Khattri from the 2nd Battalion of the 9th Gurkha Rifles, Subadar Bhawansing Rai from the 2nd Battalion of King Edward VIIAs Own Gurkha Rifles, and Subadar Major Dalbir Chand from the renowned 1st Battalion of the 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles (Frontier Force). The setting appears to be an elegant interior within a grand building that exudes regality. The officers are dressed immaculately in their uniforms, symbolizing their dedication to duty and loyalty to their respective regiments. This remarkable photograph is part of a collection comprising thirty-three images taken between 1903 and 1938 by C Vandyk himself. Preserved at London's National Army Museum, it serves as a testament to these gallant soldiers' commitment and sacrifice. Through this snapshot frozen in
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