Inspection of the Battalion by Lieutenant General Sir George Weir, KCB, CMG, DSO, General Officer Commanding British Troops in Egypt
photograph, photograph
Accession Number
NAM.2017-09-7-24-13
Description
Photograph of the inspection of the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards by Lieutenant General Sir George Weir, General Officer Commanding the British Troops in Egypt, 1936 (c). They line up in several lines wearing khaki drill and pith helmets. Several barrack building surround them with the sea beyond. Lt Gen Weir can be seen being escorted by other officers as they inspect the men. Barrack buildings are behind them. The Sergeant closest to the camera hold a small Company Colour to the 12th Company. From an album containing 90 photographs compiled and presented by Lt-Col J R S Besly, Grenadier Guards, entitled: ‘Egypt 1936’, but covering the 2nd Battalion during 1935-1937.