Number Two - when there is nothing in the mail for you
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Number Two - when there is nothing in the mail for you
Number Two - when there is nothing in the mail for you. 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 Born Corps Gibson Herbert Mail Northumbrian Regiments Sergeant Somewhere
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amid the chaos and unpredictability of the Western Front during World War I, the arrival of a letter or parcel from home was a cherished moment for soldiers. In this poignant photograph, 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson of the 1st Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, sits alone in a makeshift tent, his expression reflecting the disappointment and longing that comes with an empty mailbag. Born in September 1889, Gibson served valiantly in the medical corps, providing essential care to wounded soldiers on the battlefield. Yet, even as he tended to the physical wounds of his comrades, his own spirits were wounded by the absence of news from home. Somewhere in France, amid the mud and destruction, Gibson waits patiently, his mail call coming up empty. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the human cost of war, and the small comforts that meant so much to soldiers far from home. As we honor the sacrifices of soldiers like Gibson, let us not forget the importance of connection and communication in times of hardship.
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