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This is NOT a teddy bear Somewhere in France
This is NOT a teddy bear. Somewhere in France. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889
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1889 386202 Acting Ambulance Bear Born Corps Gibson Herbert Northumbrian Regiments Sergeant Somewhere Teddy This
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the raw reality of the Western Front during World War I. In the image, Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, MM, of the 1st Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, is seen holding a makeshift toy, not a teddy bear as one might initially assume. Born in September 1889, Gibson served valiantly during the Great War, and this photograph is a poignant reminder of the human side of the conflict. The setting is somewhere in France, the backdrop of the war that lasted from 1914 to 1918. The soldier's weary expression and the worn uniform speak volumes about the harsh conditions and the emotional toll of the war. The toy, fashioned from a gas mask, bandages, and a pair of socks, is a testament to the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the soldiers during those trying times. The 1st Northumbrian Field Ambulance was part of the British Expeditionary Force and played a crucial role in providing medical assistance to the wounded soldiers on the battlefield. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of the soldiers during the war, away from the chaos and the violence. Herbert Gibson's story is just one of the many that make up the rich military history of the World Wars. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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