A field cooker
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A field cooker
A field cooker. 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 Cooker Corps Gibson Herbert Northumbrian Regiments Sergeant
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the image of 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, MM, of the 1st Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, tending to a field cooker during World War I. Born in September 1889, Gibson is seen in the photo wearing the distinctive uniform of the Royal Army Medical Corps, complete with forage cap and brassard. The field cooker, a vital piece of equipment for the British Army during the war, is positioned behind him, its flames providing warmth and sustenance to the soldiers. The First World War (1914-1918) saw the deployment of large numbers of troops to the Western Front, and the provision of food and medical care became a major logistical challenge. Field cookers, like the one in this photograph, were used to prepare meals for the soldiers in the field. They were portable, easy to transport, and could be used to cook large quantities of food quickly and efficiently. Sergeant Gibson's military career began prior to the outbreak of war, and he was awarded the Military Medal for his bravery and devotion to duty. This photograph provides a glimpse into the daily life of a field cook during the war, and the important role that the Royal Army Medical Corps played in ensuring the health and wellbeing of the soldiers. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women who served during this period of history, and the vital importance of logistical support in military operations.
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