Destroyers & Submarines in Portsmouth Harbour

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Destroyers & Submarines in Portsmouth Harbour

Destroyers & Submarines in Portsmouth Harbour. 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 Destroyers Gibson Herbert Northumbrian Portsmouth Regiments Sergeant Submarines Topographical

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This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity of Portsmouth Harbour during World War I, with a fleet of destroyers and submarines anchored in the background. The harbour, a strategic location for the Royal Navy, was a hive of military activity during the conflict. Among the onlookers at the water's edge is Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson (386202), a member of the 1st Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born in September 1889, Gibson would have been in his late twenties during the war, making him one of the many young men who answered the call to serve their country. The destroyers and submarines, essential components of the British naval fleet, were key players in the defense of the United Kingdom against German attacks. The image, which is part of the topographical collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the historical context of the First World War and the vital role played by both the military medical corps and the naval forces in protecting the nation.

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