A field kitchen, bivouacs and a hair-cutting session
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A field kitchen, bivouacs and a hair-cutting session
A field kitchen, bivouacs and a hair-cutting session in middle of picture, c. 1918. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force
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31071875 313870 Born Cummings Cutting Division Expeditionary Gunner Kitchen Regiments Session Topographical Vivian
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Amidst the rugged terrain of the Western Front during the First World War, a moment of respite is captured in this evocative image. At the heart of the scene is a field kitchen, where soldiers gather around a large cauldron, preparing a much-needed hot meal. The air is filled with the aroma of cooking food and the sounds of laughter and conversation. In the background, bivouacs stretch out in every direction, providing shelter for the weary troops. But this is not just a scene of rest and relaxation. In the foreground, a hair-cutting session is taking place. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, born on July 31, 1875, sits in a makeshift chair, his helmet in his lap. His comrade, likely a fellow soldier, wields a pair of scissors, carefully trimming his hair. This simple act of grooming, in the midst of the chaos and hardships of war, serves as a reminder of the camaraderie and support that existed between soldiers in the trenches. This image, taken circa 1918, is a poignant snapshot of life in the 3rd Canadian Division of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I. The scene is reminiscent of the topographical drawings created by military artists, capturing the raw reality of life on the front lines. The image is a valuable historical document, providing insight into the daily life of soldiers during this pivotal moment in world history.
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