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Photograph of the 1st Battalion, Royal Tank Corps, lined up for the King’s Birthday Parade, 9th June 1938, Egypt. They wear hot weather uniform, and stand in front of a long low building. They are all holding up their pith helmets. In front of the men are a line of officers. From left to right are: Maj H B M Groves, Capt W G L Mattinson, Lt R M P Carver, Capt E C O Mitford, 2/Lt C A Holliman, Capt D M St C Thom, 2/Lt J H Pink, 2/Lt F C K M Laing and 2/Lt J A Hotham. At the very front stands Maj W E Molesworth MC. From a photograph album containing 196 photos (including 8 archives) associated with Lt (later Major) James Henry Pink MBE, Royal Tank Corps and Royal Tank Regiment, 1938-1946. Some items are loose. Most images are taken in Egypt, Cyprus and the UK. Associated with World War Two (1939-1945).