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Spy Farm, Rue de Bois, RE store destroyed by shell fire, WW1
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Spy Farm, Rue de Bois, RE store destroyed by shell fire, WW1
Spy Farm, Rue de Bois, another RE store, destroyed by shell fire, 26th January 1915. A considerable amount of constructive woodwork was stored here. Annotated on back of picture - Tron Farm - Rue de Bois - Jan 26 1916. By Lieutenant Major John Empson Tindall, MC (b.1885). He joined the Royal Engineers as a Lieutenant and rose to the rank of Captain in the 1st Home Counties Field Company, Royal Engineers (later the 490th Field Company, Royal Engineers), 8th Division, BEF and then became Major commanding the 505th (Wessex) Field Company, 57th Division, BEF. Date: 1915-1916
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26th 490th 505th 57th Bois Commanding Counties Destroyed Division Empson Engineers Flames Joined Lieutenant Major Rank Shell Shelled Shelling Store Stored Tindall Wessex Woodwork January Tron
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of a devastating shell attack on Spy Farm, Rue de Bois, in Belgium during World War I. The image, taken by Lieutenant Major John Empson Tindall, MC, depicts the remnants of a Royal Engineers (RE) store that was destroyed by shell fire on January 26, 1915. The store, located at Tron Farm, held a considerable amount of valuable woodwork, which was sadly reduced to ashes in the explosion. Lieutenant Major Tindall, who joined the Royal Engineers as a Lieutenant and rose through the ranks to become Major commanding the 505th (Wessex) Field Company, 57th Division, BEF, captured this moment in history. The date, January 26, 1916, is annotated on the back of the print. The photograph shows the intense flames and red smoke billowing from the wreckage of the store, a stark reminder of the destructive power of the war. The scene is one of devastation and loss, with the charred remains of the building standing as a testament to the relentless shelling that took place during the conflict. The photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of the war, providing a visual record of the sacrifices made by the soldiers and civilians who lived through those dark times. It serves as a reminder of the bravery and resilience of those who fought to protect their countries and communities, and the importance of preserving historical records for future generations.
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