'Darkie' Portrait of a WW1 Gunner

Discussion in 'Prewar' started by soren1941, Sep 8, 2008.

  1. soren1941

    soren1941 Living in Ypres

    Hi Guys,

    I thought I'd also share a recent portrait, this one is of a gunner killed towards the end of the war, I met a lady recently in Ypres, this chap was the grandad she never knew.....
     

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  2. Paul Reed

    Paul Reed Ubique

    Great photo (which is taken at Arras, by the background); and a nice sketch of him.
     
    Paul Reed, Sep 8, 2008
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  3. soren1941

    soren1941 Living in Ypres

    It's a cracking photo, Could'nt resist it!
     
    soren1941, Sep 8, 2008
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  4. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    (which is taken at Arras, by the background)

    OK , how the hell do you tell that is Arras by the background oh Mr "Rats-Eyes" Reed?
    ;)
     
    Owen, Sep 8, 2008
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  5. Paul Reed

    Paul Reed Ubique

    If I gave all my secrets away, I would be unemployed... :lol:
     
    Paul Reed, Sep 9, 2008
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  6. soren1941

    soren1941 Living in Ypres

    Here is his details, not sure if it's near Arras, but the picture could of been taken at there

    CWGC :: Casualty Details
     
    soren1941, Sep 9, 2008
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