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Corporal Billy Lance-Corporal stretcher bearer of RAMC
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Corporal Billy Lance-Corporal stretcher bearer of RAMC
Corporal Billy. A Lance-Corporal stretcher bearer of the Royal Army Medical Corps. Emma Rose Mead (1867-1946)
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1867 1946 Bearer Billy Corporal Corps Emma Lance Mead Regiments Stretcher
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This evocative photograph captures the determined and compassionate gaze of Corporal Billy, a Lance-Corporal stretcher bearer with the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC), during World War I. The image, taken by an unknown photographer, offers a poignant glimpse into the selfless bravery and dedication of the medical personnel who served on the front lines. Born in England in 1867, Emma Rose Mead immortalized this unnamed soldier's story through her skilled brushstrokes in this striking portrait. Mead, who lived from 1867 to 1946, was a prolific painter of portraits and genre scenes, and her work is held in numerous public and private collections. The Lance-Corporal stretcher bearer, identified as Corporal Billy, is shown wearing the distinctive uniform of the RAMC, complete with red cross armband and a stethoscope around his neck. His expression is one of quiet focus and resolve, as if preparing for the next mission to rescue wounded soldiers from the battlefield. The worn stretcher slung over his shoulders and the bandages at his feet serve as a reminder of the countless lives he has touched and the sacrifices he has made. This powerful image offers a poignant reminder of the vital role that medical personnel played during the First World War, and the sacrifices they made to care for the wounded and save lives. The photograph also serves as a testament to the enduring power of art to capture the essence of history and the human spirit.
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