"Historically speaking, portraiture of individuals in military uniforms has a long-standing tradition, which goes back for centuries," he said. 

"In creating this commemorative body of work, I have carried on the tradition of military portraiture and developed this historical practice into a contemporary approach. The photographic project, Memorialise, has captured a poignant and suggestive part of our history, which can be so fleeting."

Pictured: The exhibition is open from today. 

Elizabeth College's Principal, Jenny Palmer said the young people involved in the project all uphold the values of those who gave their lives before them.

“Artist in Residence Aaron Yeandle photographed students and staff members involved in the Elizabeth College Combined Cadet Force (CCF) to commemorate the centenary of the First World War and the 112 Old Elizabethans lost as a result of the conflict.

"Our CCF, and cadet organisations throughout Guernsey, uphold the values of leadership, integrity and courage, and offer young people a positive environment where they can develop these attributes as well as remember the lives and sacrifice of generations before them.”

The Officer in Charge of TS Sarnia, Sub Lieutenant (SCC) Philip Nicol-Gent, added: “TS Sarnia was very pleased to be able to participate in this project, both to commemorate the island’s loss and connect today’s cadets with the centenary of Armistice.”

Guernsey suffered heavy losses during the First World War, with the 1,200 strong Royal Guernsey Light Infantry reduced to just over 500 within months of it being formed in 1916.