“Ben” and “Molly”
2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards
1914-1919
photograph, photograph
Accession Number
NAM.2019-10-1-1-2
Description
Card mounted photograph: “Ben” and “Molly”, 2nd Bn Grenadier Guards, 1914-1919. Taken at Wellington Barracks, 1919 (c). The group of 23 uniformed soldiers pose for the image, standing with their horses ‘Ben’ and ‘Molly’. Lt Laurence Holbech DSO, MC, stands in the middle, holding a dog. One of five photographs of the 2nd Bn Grenadier Guards, showing the Colours being marched to Cologne, 1919, and group portraits. Collected by and featuring Captain (later Lt Col) Laurence Holbech DSO MC. Association with World War One (1914-1919).
Campaigns
World War One (1914-1918)