Oh why did I eat 10 mince tarts. Oh why
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Oh why did I eat 10 mince tarts. Oh why
Oh why did I eat 10 mince tarts, 9 ice cakes, 11 queen cakes, 6 oranges, a sack full of nuts and other things too numerous to mention. Oh why. 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 Cakes Corps Gibson Herbert Mention Mince Northumbrian Numerous Nuts Oranges Sack Sergeant Tarts Things
Oh Why Did I Eat 10 Mince Tarts - A Soldier's Indulgence during the Great War
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, during World War I. The soldier, born in September 1889, is seen taking a moment of respite from the harsh realities of the battlefield, indulging in a variety of treats that lie before him. The table before him is laden with an array of tempting delicacies: 10 mince tarts, 9 ice cakes, 11 queen cakes, 6 oranges, and a sack full of nuts and other things too numerous to mention. The sight of these treats, a rare luxury amidst the hardships of war, brings a look of pure delight to Sergeant Gibson's face. The photograph, titled "Oh Why Did I Eat 10 Mince Tarts," is a poignant reminder of the human side of war. It invites us to reflect on the experiences of soldiers during the Great War, and the small moments of joy and indulgence they found amidst the chaos and hardship. This image, taken from the extensive collection of military history photographs at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past and sheds light on the daily lives of soldiers during World War I. It is not to be used for commercial purposes and serves as a testament to the rich and complex history of the military during this pivotal period in world history.
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