Gilbert Walter Lyttelton Talbot

1891–1915 (age 24)

Biography

Gilbert Walter Lyttelton Talbot (1891–1915) was a young officer whose service during the First World War was marked by dedication to his duties and his men. His life was cut short by the brutal conflict that claimed millions across Europe, leaving behind a legacy of service and sacrifice.

Talbot's memory is preserved at Sanctuary Wood Cemetery, a solemn reminder of the countless lives lost in the trenches of the Western Front. His passing represents the tragic loss of a generation whose potential was forever altered by the demands of war.