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Burial of Sir Frederick Maude, Baghdad, WW1
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Burial of Sir Frederick Maude, Baghdad, WW1
Scene at the burial of Lieutenant General Sir Frederick Stanley Maude (1864-1917), Commander of the British troops wihich captured Baghdad during the First World War. He died from cholera later that year, and was buried in the North Gate War Cemetery. Date: November 1917
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In this solemn and formal scene, Lieutenant General Sir Frederick Stanley Maude, the esteemed Commander of the British forces that captured Baghdad during the First World War, is being laid to rest. The year was 1917, and Maude, who had been born in 1864, had succumbed to cholera, a tragic and untimely end for a man who had led his troops with great distinction. The image captures the moment of the burial, with soldiers in full military uniform standing at attention, their jackboots clicking in unison on the pavement. The general's casket, draped in the Union Jack, is being carried by six pallbearers, their faces set in grim determination. A wreath lies atop the coffin, a poignant symbol of respect and mourning. Maude's uniform, adorned with numerous medals and decorations, is a testament to his illustrious military career. The scene is one of quiet dignity, with the sun casting a golden glow over the North Gate War Cemetery, where Maude would find his final resting place. The British flag flies proudly overhead, a symbol of the great power and might that had brought the general and his troops to this land so many miles from home. The soldiers stand at attention, their eyes fixed on the coffin, their expressions a mixture of sadness and respect. The scene is one of somber reflection, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who served their countries during the First World War. The image is a powerful and moving tribute to a man who had led his troops with courage and distinction, and who had given his life in the service of his country.
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