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Sgt. Maurice "Tony" Mendes
British Army 1/9th Btn. Middlesex Regiment
from:London
My father Maurice Mendes enlisted with the 1/9th Btn Middlesex Regt in August 1914 at Willesden, London. He sailed with the Btn for India in October 1914 on board the SS Dilwara arriving in October 1914. He was promoted to the rank of Sgt before taking a commission in the 1st Bn 103rd Mahratta Light Infantry where he served on the North West Frontier, returning to civilian life in late 1919 or early 1920.
He took a large number of photographs during his time with both the 1/9th Btn and later with the 103rd Mahratta Light Infantry. This photo album recently turned up, after many years when it was believed to have been irretrievably lost. I had the 65 pages (containing approx 250 images )professionally digitally photographed and am currently cooperating with a website owner in having selected photos put up on his website. www.king-emperor.com where some of these photos have already been put up on this website. It is a project in process and will be developed in due time.
I would be interested in having these images seen by all who may have an interest in the British Military during that period and perhaps collect material related to photos taken by my father, almost 100 years ago.
