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Up Belgium 2 Belgium 3
 
BELGIUM - LIFE IN THE FELD
Milder Weather
gave some respite to these three men
 
Wool Caps
were warmer than a cold steel pot in this weather.  Note the scarf and galoshes that each are wearing as well.,.

View From Their du Mont
perhaps toward Garonne. was postcard perfect

Lt Jean Trahin (?)
uses same backdrop for a photo to send home

Unidentified Officer

Double Exposure
makes for 2 unidentified men
Home Sweet Home
personal bunkers often showed innovative construction
Doorway Cover
fabricated with a shelter half was typical

Dental Hygiene
important no matter where you area


Earthen Cover
acts as an insulation as well as protection from shelling

Hot Meal?
what looks like a Thermos bottle may be evidence of a trucked in meal from a mess hall

How Come?
these logs look like they were downed with a power saw?

Campfire
provided temporary heat but the huddled men couldn't stay long.

Varied Clothing
a mishmash of headgear and boots, perhaps due to weather improving.  Man at left believed to be Jean Trahin, 2nd from right may be George Miles

You Never Can Find Any #$%$%^ Enlisted Men
when you really need them!


Send AAA
to give us a jump start
Unknown Captain
somewhere in Belgium
Two Lieutenants
at same location

 

 

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