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Le Treport, France - WW1 - Ambulance drivers, nurses, staff
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Le Treport, France - WW1 - Ambulance drivers, nurses, staff
WW1 - A group of VAD (The Voluntary Aid Detachment) Ambulance drivers and mechanics with a British Red Cross St Johns Ambulance at Lady Murray hospital, Le Treport on the Channel Coast in France. Date: circa 1915
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Ambulance Convoy Drivers Heading Johns Nurses Staff Treport
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite and determination during the chaotic and harrowing days of the First World War. Circa 1915, at Lady Murray Hospital in Le Treport, France, on the Channel Coast, a group of Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) members gather around a British Red Cross St. John Ambulance. The VAD, a civilian organization, played a crucial role in providing essential support to the military medical services during the war. In this image, we see ambulance drivers and mechanics, their faces a mix of exhaustion and focus, preparing to head back to the front lines. Nurses in their distinctive uniforms, with their steady and compassionate gaze, offer a sense of comfort and care. The Red Cross emblem, a symbol of hope and healing, is prominently displayed on the ambulance, a reminder of the humanitarian efforts underway amidst the devastation of war. This powerful photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the sacrifices and dedication of those who served during the Great War, and the vital role that organizations like the VAD and the Red Cross played in providing essential medical aid to the wounded soldiers.
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