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"Silent Heroes: The Stretcher Bearers of WW1" In the midst of the chaos and despair, their silhouettes emerged as beacons of hope

Background imageStretcher Collection: The Italo-Turkish War, the discovery of the bodies of two valiant officers of the Lodi cavalry

The Italo-Turkish War, the discovery of the bodies of two valiant officers of the Lodi cavalry between
2815490 The Italo-Turkish War, the discovery of the bodies of two valiant officers of the Lodi cavalry between... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageStretcher Collection: General Castelnau, commander of the French armies in Lorraine, swears by his sons corpse

General Castelnau, commander of the French armies in Lorraine, swears by his sons corpse... (colour litho)
2815690 General Castelnau, commander of the French armies in Lorraine, swears by his sons corpse... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Castelnau)

Background imageStretcher Collection: Mountaineering accident on Mont Blanc (colour litho)

Mountaineering accident on Mont Blanc (colour litho)
2779749 Mountaineering accident on Mont Blanc (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mountaineering accident on Mont Blanc)

Background imageStretcher Collection: Wretched alpine trip to Val Brembana, the transport of the wounded to Bergamo after three

Wretched alpine trip to Val Brembana, the transport of the wounded to Bergamo after three remaining... (colour litho)
2815291 Wretched alpine trip to Val Brembana, the transport of the wounded to Bergamo after three remaining... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageStretcher Collection: Bringing Home the Body of King Carl XII of Sweden, 1884 (oil on canvas)

Bringing Home the Body of King Carl XII of Sweden, 1884 (oil on canvas)
3086725 Bringing Home the Body of King Carl XII of Sweden, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Cederstrom, Gustaf Olaf (1845-1933); 265x371 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Background imageStretcher Collection: A moving descent down the Mont Blanc, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

A moving descent down the Mont Blanc, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR346343 A moving descent down the Mont Blanc, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 10th September 1911 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageStretcher Collection: Sister Victoire Darras tending the cholera victims at the Hotel-Dieu of Chauny

Sister Victoire Darras tending the cholera victims at the Hotel-Dieu of Chauny, 1832 (litho) (b / w photo)
XIR287024 Sister Victoire Darras tending the cholera victims at the Hotel-Dieu of Chauny, 1832 (litho) (b/w photo) by Thomas, Napoleon (19th century) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageStretcher Collection: The Taking of Malakoff, 8th September 1855 (oil on canvas)

The Taking of Malakoff, 8th September 1855 (oil on canvas)
XNT218988 The Taking of Malakoff, 8th September 1855 (oil on canvas) by Yvon, Adolphe (1817-93); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; (add.info.: fortress stormed by the French; )

Background imageStretcher Collection: Tavern Table or Stretcher, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Dorothea A. Farrington

Tavern Table or Stretcher, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Dorothea A. Farrington
Tavern Table or Stretcher, 1935/1942

Background imageStretcher Collection: An American soldier being evacuated, Iwo Jima Island, 23rd February 1945 (b / w photo)

An American soldier being evacuated, Iwo Jima Island, 23rd February 1945 (b / w photo)
1720219 An American soldier being evacuated, Iwo Jima Island, 23rd February 1945 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: On Iwo Jima island, february 23)

Background imageStretcher Collection: Widow of Cossack ataman Poltenko assisting with the transport of wounded soldiers, Russia

Widow of Cossack ataman Poltenko assisting with the transport of wounded soldiers, Russia, World War I
6000368 Widow of Cossack ataman Poltenko assisting with the transport of wounded soldiers, Russia, World War I, 1915 (colour litho) by Jankowski, C. T

Background imageStretcher Collection: L Assiette au Beurre, number 13, Satirical in Colours, 1901_6_27

L Assiette au Beurre, number 13, Satirical in Colours, 1901_6_27
ICA4875582 L Assiette au Beurre, number 13, Satirical in Colours, 1901_6_27 by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); (add.info.: Colonization)

Background imageStretcher Collection: A First Aid Station, 1927 (litho)

A First Aid Station, 1927 (litho)
1123853 A First Aid Station, 1927 (litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageStretcher Collection: The Injured Garibaldi (1807-82) in the Aspromonte Mountains (oil on canvas)

The Injured Garibaldi (1807-82) in the Aspromonte Mountains (oil on canvas)
ALG165816 The Injured Garibaldi (1807-82) in the Aspromonte Mountains (oil on canvas) by Induno, Gerolamo (1827-90); Museo Civico Rivoltello, Trieste

Background imageStretcher Collection: The unfair war, the Austrians fire on a priest, doctors and wounded bearers... (colour litho)

The unfair war, the Austrians fire on a priest, doctors and wounded bearers... (colour litho)
2815771 The unfair war, the Austrians fire on a priest, doctors and wounded bearers... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The unfair war)

Background imageStretcher Collection: A Pilgrimage to Lourdes, from the cover of Sunday Sun magazine, 1899 (colour litho)

A Pilgrimage to Lourdes, from the cover of Sunday Sun magazine, 1899 (colour litho)
CHT174526 A Pilgrimage to Lourdes, from the cover of Sunday Sun magazine, 1899 (colour litho) by Caplain, G. (fl. 1899) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStretcher Collection: In the mud of the Somme (bronze)

In the mud of the Somme (bronze)
XIR341962 In the mud of the Somme (bronze) by Broquet, Gaston (1880-1947); Jardin du Val de Grace, Paris, France; (add.info)

Background imageStretcher Collection: Kelly Brown Leaves Twickenham On A Stretcher

Kelly Brown Leaves Twickenham On A Stretcher England V Scotland Rugby Union England V Scotland Rugby UnionSix Nations Twickenham, Middlesex, England 13 March 2011 SIX NATIONS Date: 13 March 2011

Background imageStretcher Collection: Marion Jones Pulls Out Of 100m

Marion Jones Pulls Out Of 100m 100m Semi Final Seville 1999 04 December 1999 Date: 04 December 1999

Background imageStretcher Collection: Marion Jones & C. J. Hunter

Marion Jones & C. J. Hunter
Marion Jones & C.J.Hunter 200 Meters Final Seville 99 24 August 1999 Date: 24 August 1999

Background imageStretcher Collection: First Aid by the St Johns Ambulance Association (litho)

First Aid by the St Johns Ambulance Association (litho)
7182005 First Aid by the St Johns Ambulance Association (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Aid by the St Johns Ambulance Association)

Background imageStretcher Collection: Le siege de Sebastopol en 1854. (The Siege Of Sevastopol In 1854)

Le siege de Sebastopol en 1854. (The Siege Of Sevastopol In 1854). Episode de la guerre de Crimee (1853-1856)
FIA5367437 Le siege de Sebastopol en 1854. (The Siege Of Sevastopol In 1854). Episode de la guerre de Crimee (1853-1856), les troupes alliees organisent le siege penible et meurtrier de la ville

Background imageStretcher Collection: Attaque sur les monts Verts (Attack on the Green Hills) - Episode de la guerre de Crimee (1853-1856)

Attaque sur les monts Verts (Attack on the Green Hills) - Episode de la guerre de Crimee (1853-1856)
FIA5365919 Attaque sur les monts Verts (Attack on the Green Hills) - Episode de la guerre de Crimee (1853-1856) - Peinture de Nikolai Dmitrievich Dmitriev Orenbourgski

Background imageStretcher Collection: Pendant une epidemie (During an epidemic). Brancardiers evacuant le corps d une femme morte d une

Pendant une epidemie (During an epidemic). Brancardiers evacuant le corps d une femme morte d une maison pour la mettre
FIA5354409 Pendant une epidemie (During an epidemic). Brancardiers evacuant le corps d une femme morte d une maison pour la mettre dans une charrette avec d autres cadavres

Background imageStretcher Collection: Sir Samuel Baker in Africa, Different Modes of Travel (colour litho)

Sir Samuel Baker in Africa, Different Modes of Travel (colour litho)
7181593 Sir Samuel Baker in Africa, Different Modes of Travel (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Samuel Baker in Africa, Different Modes of Travel)

Background imageStretcher Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Civiere; Stretcher; Tragbahre (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Civiere; Stretcher; Tragbahre (engraving)
7195408 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Civiere; Stretcher; Tragbahre (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Civiere; Stretcher; Tragbahre)

Background imageStretcher Collection: E: Hermit of Mont St Bernard rescuing a traveler

E: Hermit of Mont St Bernard rescuing a traveler
6523557 E: Hermit of Mont St Bernard rescuing a traveler. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Moral Alphabet in Action. In Paris at all novelty merchants)

Background imageStretcher Collection: Peasants Bringing Home a Calf Born in the Fields, 1864. Creator: Jean Francois Millet

Peasants Bringing Home a Calf Born in the Fields, 1864. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Peasants Bringing Home a Calf Born in the Fields, 1864

Background imageStretcher Collection: Frontal from the base of a funerary couch... Period of Division, Northern Qi dynasty

Frontal from the base of a funerary couch... Period of Division, Northern Qi dynasty
Frontal from the base of a funerary couch with Sogdian musicians and dancers and Buddhist divinities, Period of Division, Northern Qi dynasty, 550-577

Background imageStretcher Collection: Lateral stretcher from the base of a funerary couch... Period of Division

Lateral stretcher from the base of a funerary couch... Period of Division
Lateral stretcher from the base of a funerary couch with Sogdian musicians and a dancer, Period of Division, Northern Qi dynasty, 550-577

Background imageStretcher Collection: Low-back Stretcher Chair, c. 1942. Creator: Edward L Loper

Low-back Stretcher Chair, c. 1942. Creator: Edward L Loper
Low-back Stretcher Chair, c. 1942

Background imageStretcher Collection: First World War 1914-1918: soldier wounds and stretchers in a station in the English

First World War 1914-1918: soldier wounds and stretchers in a station in the English
XEE4193029 First World War 1914-1918: soldier wounds and stretchers in a station in the English Channel, Lower Normandy (Lower Normandy), France. Anonymous photography May 1917

Background imageStretcher Collection: Montenegro tradition: King Nicholas I of Montenegro (1841-1921

Montenegro tradition: King Nicholas I of Montenegro (1841-1921
XEE4188515 Montenegro tradition: King Nicholas I of Montenegro (1841-1921) reviews the dead and wounded during the First Balkan War

Background imageStretcher Collection: The arrival of a train of the sick at the station of Lourdes

The arrival of a train of the sick at the station of Lourdes
XEE4155524 The arrival of a train of the sick at the station of Lourdes, where the stretchers transport them directly to the miraculous cave

Background imageStretcher Collection: Death of Marechal Jean Lannes (1769-1809) at the Battle of Essling on May 28, 1809

Death of Marechal Jean Lannes (1769-1809) at the Battle of Essling on May 28, 1809
XEE4179698 Death of Marechal Jean Lannes (1769-1809) at the Battle of Essling on May 28, 1809. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStretcher Collection: A Hospital Case, Anti-Communist cartoon, published during the Red Scare

A Hospital Case, Anti-Communist cartoon, published during the Red Scare
3661046 A Hospital Case, Anti-Communist cartoon, published during the Red Scare, 1918 (litho) by Rogers, William Allen (1854-1931) (after); (add.info.: A Hospital Case : Allies (Japan)

Background imageStretcher Collection: Portrait of Paolina Borghese: detail of her shoulders and hand which grazes her hair at the back

Portrait of Paolina Borghese: detail of her shoulders and hand which grazes her hair at the back of her neck
3565102 Portrait of Paolina Borghese: detail of her shoulders and hand which grazes her hair at the back of her neck by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio

Background imageStretcher Collection: Siege of Paris by the Prussians, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving)

Siege of Paris by the Prussians, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving)
5998719 Siege of Paris by the Prussians, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Paris by the Prussians)

Background imageStretcher Collection: Walnut table with drawers on oak frame with Tuscan columns. 1550-1600 (wood)

Walnut table with drawers on oak frame with Tuscan columns. 1550-1600 (wood)
5042999 Walnut table with drawers on oak frame with Tuscan columns. 1550-1600 (wood) by Netherlandish School (16th century); height: 83 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageStretcher Collection: The Scene on Spion Kop: Major Thorneycrofts Desperate Situation

The Scene on Spion Kop: Major Thorneycrofts Desperate Situation
STC363470 The Scene on Spion Kop: Major Thorneycrofts Desperate Situation, from a sketch by a British Officer (litho) by Craig

Background imageStretcher Collection: After the Battle: A melancholy return, illustration from

After the Battle: A melancholy return, illustration from
STC403965 After the Battle: A melancholy return, illustration from Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. VI: The Boer War of 1899-1900 by Archibald Forbes, G.A

Background imageStretcher Collection: Clara Barton tending wounded during the American Civil War (colour litho)

Clara Barton tending wounded during the American Civil War (colour litho)
PNP375367 Clara Barton tending wounded during the American Civil War (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War)

Background imageStretcher Collection: Under the sign of the Red Cross (colour litho)

Under the sign of the Red Cross (colour litho)
2778432 Under the sign of the Red Cross (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the sign of the Red Cross)

Background imageStretcher Collection: British Red Cross Society, Air ambulance, Lancashire, 1933

British Red Cross Society, Air ambulance, Lancashire, 1933

Background imageStretcher Collection: Poster for the Citizens Volunteer Hospital, Philadelphia, pub. 1862 (colour litho)

Poster for the Citizens Volunteer Hospital, Philadelphia, pub. 1862 (colour litho)
2646260 Poster for the Citizens Volunteer Hospital, Philadelphia, pub. 1862 (colour litho) by Queen, James Fuller (1824-c.1877); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hospital opened on September 5)



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"Silent Heroes: The Stretcher Bearers of WW1" In the midst of the chaos and despair, their silhouettes emerged as beacons of hope. These were the stretcher bearers, brave souls who risked their lives to save wounded soldiers on the unforgiving battlefields of World War I. With unwavering determination, they navigated through treacherous terrains, carrying injured comrades on stretchers towards safety. Fast forward to Regatta and Carnival Week in Fowey, Cornwall, August 1993 - a celebration that echoed with echoes from history. As crowds cheered and laughter filled the air, it was impossible not to reflect upon those who had suffered during wartime. Their sacrifices paved the way for moments like these - joyous occasions where communities came together in unity. An image by Matania transported us back to an Advanced Dressing Station on the Western Front. Amidst blood-stained bandages and exhausted medics, stretcher-bearers worked tirelessly to provide critical medical care to those in need. Their selflessness knew no bounds as they fought against time itself. The Battle of Montgisard in 1177 depicted a different era but showcased a similar spirit. On canvas, we witnessed warriors being carried away on stretchers after valiantly defending their cause. Even centuries apart, humanity's commitment to aiding one another remained steadfast. From ancient times to modernity - glimpses into history revealed how innovation played its part too. The MAB First Ambulance Interior showed us how technology evolved over time; providing better equipment for saving lives while GWR staff converted parcel vans into ambulances during World War II – adapting swiftly amidst adversity. Yet even kings were not immune from injury or death; Baldwin I's passing illustrated that even leaders required assistance when fate dealt them a cruel hand. Closer home at Bilot stood The Buffs East Kent Regiment from NWFP, a testament to the stretcher bearers who served in conflicts across borders.