Two soldiers of the First World War
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Two soldiers of the First World War
Frederick Edward Soar, a private soldier in the Royal Army Medical Corps, posing with a friend, also in the uniform. The maple leaf shaped badge on his cap suggests he is a member of the Second Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. Date: c.1915
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Corps Fred Friend Friends Jun16 Private Ramc Regiment Soar
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This evocative photograph captures the camaraderie and spirit of two young soldiers during the First World War. The soldiers, identified as Frederick Edward Soar and an unnamed friend, are seen posing in their military uniforms, with Soar donning the distinctive maple leaf-shaped badge of the Second Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, signifying his affiliation with the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) of the Canadian military. The image, believed to have been taken around 1915, showcases the soldiers in high spirits, with Soar playfully resting his hand on his friend's shoulder. The studio portrait setting adds an element of formalism to the image, contrasting the raw emotion and raw reality of the war. Soar's uniform, complete with his medical corps insignia, suggests that he may have been a medic or a stretcher bearer, playing a vital role in providing medical care to wounded soldiers on the battlefield. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human connection and friendship that emerged amidst the chaos and hardships of war.
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