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Short printed article from the Brigade of Guards’ Magazine about Lt and Adjutant George Frederick Molyneux-Montgomerie, 1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards, 1897. An image of him accompanied the article. Lt Montgomerie is described as having joined the regiment “by inheritance, as well as choice”, having followed in his father’s footsteps. As well as praise for his abilities as a soldier, Montgomerie is also known to be a good dancer, cricket player, footballer and swimmer. He has organised swimming competitions and regattas for the Brigade of Guards. Album of 60 photographs and archives entitled: ‘Personal Album - G F M Montgomerie. 1st Battalion 1897’, showing parades, portraits, and group images, taken in the UK, India and Gibraltar.