The Bill for Billeting Soldiers, WW1
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The Bill for Billeting Soldiers, WW1
Billeting terms for householders taking in soldiers during the early weeks of the First World War. with an extremely young soldier demonstrating how a young Tommy fits in - sleeping on the floor and frying his bacon on the kitchen stove. Date: 1914
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Asleep Bill Billet Billeted Billeting Billets Cost Floor Frying Homes Householders Kitchen Sleeping Staying Stove Terms Tommies Tommy
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of the early days of the First World War, as the British government implemented the Billeting Act of 1914 to accommodate the rapidly expanding military. In this image, an extremely young soldier, likely just enlisted, demonstrates how a 'Tommy' fits into the home of a typical household during wartime. The young man, wearing his uniform and holding a tin of bacon, is seen sleeping on the floor in a cozy kitchen, with a stove warming up the space. The cost of billets was set by the government, and householders were compensated for providing shelter, food, and other necessities to the soldiers. The scene is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by both the military and civilians during the First World War, as the country rallied together to face the challenges of the front lines. This historical photograph, taken in 1914, provides a unique glimpse into the daily life of soldiers during the early stages of the conflict, and the vital role that ordinary households played in supporting the war effort.
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