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Portuguese Army mule cart en route through Erquinghem, WW1
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Portuguese Army mule cart en route through Erquinghem, WW1
Portuguese Wagon - Portuguese Army mule cart en route through Erquinghem - 14.7.17. Shows regimental insignia in red and green with the figures 13 and 169 on the cart. By Lieutenant Major John Empson Tindall, MC (b.1885). He joined the Royal Engineers as a Lieutenant and rose to the rank of Captain in the 1st Home Counties Field Company, Royal Engineers (later the 490th Field Company, Royal Engineers), 8th Division, BEF and then became Major commanding the 505th (Wessex) Field Company, 57th Division, BEF. Date: 1917
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This evocative photograph captures a Portuguese Army mule cart making its way through the quiet village of Erquinghem, France, during the summer of 1917. The cart, drawn by a team of mules, is adorned with the regimental insignia of red and green, bearing the figures 13 and 169. The scene is depicted by Lieutenant Major John Empson Tindall, MC, an accomplished artist and decorated military officer who served in the Royal Engineers during World War I. Tindall joined the Royal Engineers as a Lieutenant and rose through the ranks, serving in various companies and divisions of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) on the Western Front. He began as a Captain in the 1st Home Counties Field Company, later becoming Major commanding the 505th (Wessex) Field Company, 57th Division, BEF. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the Portuguese Army during the war, with its soldiers and mules transporting supplies and equipment through the rural landscape. The image is a poignant reminder of the international cooperation and shared struggle during the Great War, as various nations came together to face the common enemy. As a topographical and historical record, this photograph is an essential addition to any military or wartime collection. Its detailed composition and authentic depiction of military life during World War I make it a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and enthusiasts alike.
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