Sunset somewhere in. WWI drawing
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Sunset somewhere in. WWI drawing
Sunset somewhere in. On verso - Dearest Ciss, Just a few lines hoping you are in the best of health. I wrote you a few days ago and expect you will have received some ere this. Love. Yours always. B. Field Post Office stamp, dated 16.Ju.15. Censor Stamp No. 1568. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889
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1568 1889 386202 Acting Ambulance Best Born Censor Ciss Corps Dated Days Dearest Expect Gibson Health Herbert Hoping Just Lines Northumbrian Office Received Sergeant Stamp Sunset Verso Wrote Yours
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Sunset Reflections: A Soldier's Letter from the Western Front, WWI". Amidst the chaos and turmoil of the Western Front during World War I, the setting sun casts a serene and calming glow over the battlefield in this evocative image. On the reverse of the photograph, a poignant letter written by Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson to his loved one, Ciss, serves as a poignant reminder of the human side of war. Dated June 15, 1915, the letter expresses the soldier's hope for his loved one's health and wellbeing, despite the uncertainty and danger that surrounded him. The letter bears the Field Post Office stamp and the censor stamp, adding to its historical significance. Born in September 1889, Herbert Gibson was a member of the 1st Northumbrian Field Ambulance of the Royal Army Medical Corps. The sunset, with its vibrant hues and tranquil atmosphere, offers a stark contrast to the harsh realities of war, providing a fleeting moment of respite and reflection. This poignant photograph and letter serve as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the enduring power of love and connection. Keywords: Sunset, Western Front, World War I, Soldier, Letter, Love, Ciss, Herbert Gibson, Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, Field Post Office, Censor Stamp, Historical, Military, War, Battlefield, Calming, Evocative, Poignant, Human Side, Human Cost.
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