5923605 Private Nichol Brady, Army Veterinary Corps, Middleweight winner, Northern Command Cross Country and Physical Fitness Association, 1917 circa (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Private Nichol Brady, Army Veterinary Corps, Middleweight winner, Northern Command Cross Country and Physical Fitness Association, 1917 circa. Photograph, 1917 circa. Keeping troops occupied and out of trouble was a constant headache for the authorities. Eager to distract men from drink, gambling and prostitutes, senior officers recommended a range of leisure activities, including boxing. The latter was thought to embody certain \'British virtues\' such as strength, persistence, courage, self-control and sportsmanship.); by National Army Museum ; out of copyright.