Lieut. -Commander Arthur Asquith, WW1
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Lieut. -Commander Arthur Asquith, WW1
Arthur Asquith (1883-1939), third son of Prime Minister Herbert Asquith, who served in the Royal Naval Division during the First World War. Arthur, who was nicknamed Oc within the family took to military life well. He received the DSO for his actions at Gallipoli but was badly wounded which led to him taking a staff position. In 1917, he was promoted to the command of the 189th Division on the Western Front where he was involved in heavy fighting earning two bars to add to his DSO and being wounded twice. He retired from the military in 1918 with the rank of Brigadier-General. His injuries had demanded the amputation of one of his legs. Date: 1916
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This evocative photograph captures the determined and resolute gaze of Lieut.-Commander Arthur Asquith (1883-1939), third son of the British Prime Minister, Herbert Asquith. Serving valiantly in the Royal Naval Division during World War I, Asquith, affectionately known as 'Oc' within the family, quickly adapted to military life. His bravery and leadership were recognized with the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) for his actions at Gallipoli in 1915. However, Asquith's military career was marked by both triumph and tragedy. In 1917, he was promoted to command the 189th Division on the Western Front, where he led his troops through heavy fighting. His heroism earned him two bars to add to his DSO, and he was wounded twice. Despite his successes, Asquith's injuries ultimately demanded the amputation of one of his legs, leading him to retire from the military in 1918 with the rank of Brigadier-General. The photograph, taken in 1916, shows Asquith in his military uniform, adorned with his medals and the insignia of his rank. The solemn expression on his face and the steely resolve in his eyes speak volumes about the sacrifices and hardships he endured during the war. Asquith's story is a poignant reminder of the courage and resilience of the men and women who served during the First World War.
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