King's Own Royal Regiment Museum

Second World War

7th Battalion, King's Own, Unknown Soldier's Album

The following photographs originate from an album of an unknown soldier of 'B' Company, 7th Battalion, King's Own.

7th Battalion on the march.
Accession Number KO2343/057

Halted on the march, for char (tea).
Accession Number KO2343/060

Group at camp.
Accession Number KO2343/086

Group at camp.
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Cookhouse with Indian followers.
Accession Number KO2343/116

Tented accommodation.
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Bath time!
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'Battalion Champions with Cup.'
Accession Number KO2343/083

'Just after final match.'
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Headquarters Company football team.
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Football Team.
Accession Number KO2343/151

'Rookies' of the 7th Battalion.
Accession Number KO2343/081

'Old Sweats' of the 7th Battalion.
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Possibly provost/regimental police staff.
Accession Number KO2343/128

Unknown Group.
Accession Number KO2343/129

The lads on the Madras Railway
Accession Number KO2343/100

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The funeral of Private Albert Whitham, number 3459185, 7th Battalion, who died as a result of small-pox on 9th April 1943.
Accession Number KO2343/139

The funeral of Private Albert Whitham, number 3459185, 7th Battalion, who died as a result of small-pox on 9th April 1943.Accession Number KO2343/140

The funeral of Private Albert Whitham, number 3459185, 7th Battalion, who died as a result of small-pox on 9th April 1943.
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The funeral of Private Albert Whitham, number 3459185, 7th Battalion, who died as a result of small-pox on 9th April 1943.
Accession Number KO2343/142

The funeral of Private Albert Whitham, number 3459185, 7th Battalion, who died as a result of small-pox on 9th April 1943.
Accession Number KO2343/143

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Grave of Private Albert Whitham, number 3459185, 7th Battalion, who died as a result of small-pox on 9th April 1943.
Accession Number KO2343/145

Christmas Day, 1944.
Accession Number KO2343/074

Christmas Day, 1944, Lahore, India.
Accession Number KO2343/090

Crazy football match, Christmas Day 1944.
Accession Number KO2343/092

'The end of a perfect day'
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Back to the tent to sleep it off! - well almost!
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