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Photograph of Vernon St.John, 6th Viscount Bolingbroke, in army uniform, c1917

Photograph of Vernon St.John, 6th Viscount Bolingbroke, in army uniform, c1917
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Photograph of Vernon Henry St.John, 6th Viscount Bolingbroke (1896-1974) shortly after his coming of age in March 1917 and enlisting as a private in the 3rd Dorsetshire Regiment.

This photograph was generously gifted to The Friends of Lydiard Park by a private donor in 2023; part of a collection of military and personal memorabilia that belonged to the viscount

Year:
1917
Type:
Photograph
Owner:
Friends of Lydiard Park
Copyright:
Friends of Lydiard Park
Credit:
Pete Melsom
Last updated on:
Saturday 29th July 2023

Items of Interest

Photograph of Vernon St.John and guests, 15th March 1917
Photograph of Vernon St.John and guests, 15th March 1917

Vernon Henry St.John (wearing glasses) pictured o...

Photograph of Lance Corporal Vernon St.John, 6th Vsct Bolingbroke, 1918
Photograph of Lance Corporal Vernon St.John, 6th Vsct Bolingbroke, 1918

Studio portrait of Vernon Henry St.John, 6th Visco...

Dorsetshire Regiment Cap Badge, belonged to Vernon St.John, 6th Viscount Bolingbroke, World War I
Dorsetshire Regiment Cap Badge, belonged to Vernon St.John, 6th Viscount Bolingbroke, World War I

Regimental cap badge that belonged to Vernon St.Jo...

Postcards (2) of Vernon St.John & servicemen, 1917
Postcards (2) of Vernon St.John & servicemen, 1917

Vernon St.John joined the 6th Dorsetshire Regiment...