A cat and her family in the Trenches - WWI
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A cat and her family in the Trenches - WWI
A cat and her family in the Trenches. The only inhabitants of a ruined farm near the front line. (The cat had evidently been hit by a shell fragment for one of its paws was missing). 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889
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Media ID 14152012
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
1889 386202 Acting Ambulance Born Corps Evidently Fragment Gibson Herbert Inhabitants Missing Northumbrian Paws Regiments Ruined Sergeant Shell Trenches
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the devastation and chaos of the Western Front during World War I, a cat and her family found solace in the ruins of a farm near the trenches. The cat, evidently a beloved inhabitant of the area, had been hit by a shell fragment, as one of her paws was missing. Despite the harsh conditions and the constant danger, the cat's resilience and determination to survive mirrored that of the soldiers who fought in the trenches. In this poignant image, 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson of the 1st Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, is seen tenderly caring for the injured feline. Born in September 1889, Gibson was one of the many brave men and women who served on the front lines during the Great War. His compassionate act towards the cat highlights the human connection that existed between the soldiers and the animals they encountered in the trenches. This historical photograph, taken during World War I, is a testament to the enduring bond between humans and animals, even in the most challenging of circumstances. The image is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers and the animals during the war, and the resilience and strength that carried them through. This photograph is not to be used for commercial purposes and is available for rights-managed licensing only through Mary Evans Prints Online.
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