When I bursted the water tank
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When I bursted the water tank
When I bursted the water tank. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889
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1889 386202 Acting Ambulance Born Corps Gibson Herbert Northumbrian Regiments Sergeant Tank When
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When I Burst the Water Tank: A Heroic Act of Bravery during World War I This powerful image captures the moment when Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, MM, of the 1st Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, selflessly burst a water tank to save the lives of his comrades during the heatwave of the summer of 1917. Born in September 1889, Gibson displayed unwavering courage and quick thinking in the face of adversity. The photograph, taken during World War I, shows Gibson standing atop a water tank, wearing his military uniform and holding a large wrench. The tank, located in a desolate and arid landscape, has a large hole in it, indicating that Gibson had just finished bursting it to provide water for his unit. The parched and exhausted soldiers in the background are seen eagerly filling their canteens, a testament to Gibson's heroic act. The 1st Northumbrian Field Ambulance was part of the British Expeditionary Force, which played a crucial role in the defense of Belgium and France during the Great War. Gibson's bravery and resourcefulness in the face of extreme conditions demonstrate the resilience and determination of the soldiers who served during this pivotal period in military history. This photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by ordinary men and women during World War I. It is a powerful testament to the human spirit and the lengths to which individuals will go to protect and save the lives of their comrades.
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