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Army Certificate of Honourable Discharge, WW1
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Army Certificate of Honourable Discharge, WW1
Army Certificate of Honourable Discharge, Gunner in Royal Field Artillery disabled in the First World War Date: 1919
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Artillery Britannia Certificate Disabled Discharge Gunner Handwriting Honourable Marshall Patriotic Postwar 1919
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This poignant photograph captures the moment of pride and relief as a disabled World War I soldier receives his Army Certificate of Honourable Discharge. Dated 1919, the image features a Gunner in the Royal Field Artillery, his uniform adorned with campaign medals earned during his service. The inscription on the certificate, meticulously handwritten, confirms his honorable discharge from the British Army. The soldier, with a determined expression, gazes into the distance, perhaps reflecting on the trials and triumphs of his military career. The backdrop of the photograph is a stark reminder of the post-war era, with the image of Britannia, the personification of Britain, symbolizing the nation's patriotic spirit and the hope for a peaceful future. The 1910s were a time of transition, as the world adjusted to the aftermath of the Great War, and this photograph encapsulates the sense of relief and gratitude felt by those who had survived the conflict. The intricate details of the handwriting on the certificate add a personal touch to this poignant moment in history.
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