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Private A C Crapper bringing up a limber of supplies, WW1
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Private A C Crapper bringing up a limber of supplies, WW1
Private A C Crapper bringing up a limber of supplies to the trenches under heavy fire. After the horses had bolted, 670 Private Crapper of the 1/4th (Hallamshire) Battalion, The York & Lancaster Regiment (TF), volunteered to bring back a limber of supplies. He succeeded in doing this under heavy fire, thus enabling the companies in the front line to get their ration. For his conspicuous gallantry, Crapper was awarded the DCM (gazetted 15.3.16). Deeds That Thrill The Empire, by George Derville Rowlandson (b.1861)
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Award Awarded Battalion Bolted Brave Bravery Bring Bringing Companies Conspicuous Courage Deeds Derville Gallantry Heavy Lancaster Limber Private Ration Regiment Regiments Rowlandson Supplies Thrill Trenches Volunteer Crapper Hallamshire
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In this evocative image from the First World War, we see the bravery and selflessness of Private A.C. Crapper of the 1/4th (Hallamshire) Battalion, The York & Lancaster Regiment (TF), as he bravely brings up a limber of vital supplies to the front line trenches, despite the intense enemy fire. The horses, spooked by the chaos and danger of the battlefield, had bolted, leaving the companies in the trenches without their essential rations. 670 Private Crapper, undeterred by the danger, volunteered to retrieve the limber and successfully brought it back under heavy fire. His courageous actions not only ensured that his comrades in the front line received their rations but also boosted morale and inspired others with his bravery. For his conspicuous gallantry, Private Crapper was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM), an honor gazetted on March 15, 1916. This painting, titled "Deeds That Thrill The Empire," by George Derville Rowlandson (b.1861), captures the heroism and determination of the soldiers during the Great War. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by ordinary men and women during the Western Front's brutal conflict. The 1/4th (Hallamshire) Battalion, The York & Lancaster Regiment (TF) was part of the British Army's transport corps, responsible for moving supplies and equipment to the front lines. This painting is a testament to the crucial role that logistics and supply played in the success of the military during the First World War. This powerful image, with its vivid depiction of the chaos and danger of the battlefield, is a testament to the bravery and courage of Private Crapper and the many other unsung heroes of the First World War. It is a reminder of the sacrifices made by ordinary men and women during this pivotal moment in history.
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