31071875 Collection

Cambrai road Army advances Dated September 7th 1918
Cambrai road. Army advances. Dated September 7th 1918. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Near the village of Monchy - Aeroplane in the sky
A scene near the village of Monchy. Aeroplane in the sky. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Slag heap and mining complex around Loos February 18
Slag heap and mining complex around Loos. February 18. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Hangard from German lines - Aeroplane in the sky
Hangard from German lines, August 18. Aeroplane in the sky. Annoted on reverse - The hill up which the 43rd and 116th went on August 4th. Also tanks and cavalry

Mont St Eloi, from Monchy le Preux
Mont St. Eloi, from Monchy le Preux. A scene near the village, dated September 3rd 18. Observation balloons in the sky. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division

Tower Bridge, Loos, c February 18
Tower Bridge, Loos, c. February 18. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Sketch of soldiers on a road somewhere in France. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

A soldier reading a letter in the trenches. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

A hospital ward, dated 18. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Aubercourt - Bombed end of town, July 18. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Devastation around Monchy - Aeroplanes in the sky
Devastation around Monchy. September 1st 18. Aeroplanes in the sky. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

The church and school at Hangard, looking toward Faux
The church and school at Hangard, looking up the road to Faux. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Chateau de Ferfay A scene at the gate to the chateau
Chateau de Ferfay. A scene at the gate to the chateau, March 18. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Domart-sur-la-Luce - Day after advance - very dusty
Domart-sur-la-Luce, dated August 8th 1918. Day after advance - very dusty. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Knocked out German trench mortar at chateau at Hangard
Knocked out German trench mortar at the gates of the ruined chateau at Hangard. Taken by 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles - August 17th 1918

Labour Battalion in the village of Domart-sur-la-Luce
Day after advance - Labour Battalion in the village of Domart-sur-la-Luce. August 18. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Toward Paris Plage - lights on tower - Armistice Night
Looking toward Paris Plage - lights on tower. Armistice Night, 11th November 1918. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

14th Brigade HQ & horse lines - Guemappe and Vis en Artois
14th Brigade H.Q. and horse lines between Guemappe and Vis en Artois, 9th September 18. Near Monchy. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division

Wailly, near Arras July 18 Ruins of church and street sc
Wailly, near Arras. July 18. Ruins of church and street scene. Aerial formation in the sky. 3 miles East of Arras - Route 16

Street scene with church and soldiers, France June 18
Street scene with church and soldiers, France. June 18. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Current Camp at Bellerey Dated June / July 18
Current Camp at Bellerey. Dated June/July 18. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Base camp, Paris Plage. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Soldiers writing, reading and relaxing in a Nissen hut. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

La Targette - Howie next our dugout, dated September 14th 17. Pencil sketch for Digging in the 3rd Battery behind Loos. - No. 4698

A field kitchen, bivouacs and a hair-cutting session in middle of picture, c. 1918. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

La Targette - Digging in the 3rd Battery behind Loos (see drawing dated September 14th 1917). 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

A poppy field, France, c 1918
A poppy field, France, c. 1918. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

In railway embankment, looking toward Vimy Ridge. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

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"31071875: A Glimpse into the Past - Unveiling the Untold Stories of War" Step back in time to September 7th, 1918, as we embark on a journey through Cambrai road's army advances. Near the village of Monchy, an aeroplane gracefully soars across the sky, witnessing history unfold below. February 18 brings us to Loos, where a striking slag heap and mining complex dominate the landscape. Tower Bridge stands tall amidst this industrial backdrop, capturing a moment frozen in time. Hangard emerges from German lines with another aeroplane gracing the skies above. Mont St Eloi reveals its majestic presence from Monchy le Preux while soldiers sketch their experiences on a road somewhere in France. In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, one soldier finds solace reading a heartfelt letter within trenches that bear witness to unimaginable hardships. The hospital ward dated 18 serves as both refuge and reminder of sacrifice. Aubercourt bears scars inflicted by bombings at its end during July 18. Devastation surrounds Monchy as aeroplanes continue their dance overhead—a haunting testament to lives forever altered by war. Our gaze shifts towards Hangard once more—this time focusing on its church and school buildings standing strong against adversity while looking toward Faux for hope and resilience. Through these glimpses into history captured by "31071875, " we honor those who lived through these tumultuous times—their stories etched forever in our collective memory. Let us never forget their bravery and sacrifices made for future generations' peace and freedom.