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Kit layout for soldiers of 1st Bn, Middlesex Regiment

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Kit layout for soldiers of 1st Bn, Middlesex Regiment

Copy photograph: the kit layout for soldiers of 1st Bn, Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridges Own), 1956 (c).Relating to the National Service of Pte Philip F Dyer, Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridges Own), 1956 (c).Relating to National Organization of Cypriot Fighters (EOKA).Associated with Cyprus (1954-1959). Date: circa 1956

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1956 Cambridges Copy Dyer Layout Middlesex Organization Philip Regiment Relating


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This evocative photograph captures the meticulous kit layout for soldiers of the 1st Battalion, Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridges Own), in the mid-1950s. The image relates to the National Service of Private Philip F Dyer, who served with this distinguished regiment during a pivotal period in Cyprus's history. During the late 1940s and 1950s, Cyprus was embroiled in a violent struggle for independence from British rule, with the National Organization of Cypriot Fighters (EOKA) leading the resistance. The Middlesex Regiment was among the British forces deployed to maintain order and quell the insurgency. In this photograph, we see a soldier's quarters filled with the essentials required for combat and survival. The neatly arranged items include a steel helmet, webbing equipment, a Lee-Enfield No. 4 rifle, ammunition pouches, a gas mask, a water bottle, and various personal items such as a toothbrush, soap, and a photograph. The soldier's bedroll and greatcoat are rolled up in the corner, while a map and compass are positioned on a makeshift table. The photograph offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured by soldiers during this turbulent time in Cyprus's history. It also underscores the importance of being well-equipped and prepared for the challenges of military service, whether in peacetime or during times of conflict.

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