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A Highlanders grave in France
Unknown, 1914, Press cutting, Reproduction
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A Highlanders grave in France
A Highlanders grave in France
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31699
Title
A Highlanders grave in France
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From the Illustrated London News published September 19th 1914. Photograph by C.N.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1914
Size
39.6 x 26.7 cm
Type
Press cutting
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Reproduction
The schedule of war and the huge numbers of men dying meant that organised burials were rare. This image shows the grave of a Highland soldier made by his fellow soldiers from broken pieces of an ammunition box. The inscription reads 'Killed in action. He was a good pal.'
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