Horses were an essential part of military operations during World War One. This photograph shows a horse leaving an operating room after surgery to treat a bullet wound. The location is Le Valdahon, Doubs, France. Lieutenant R. W. Sears, is the subject of the photograph. The image was taken on April 5, 1919, and the reference number is 51494 2851-89. This image was issued under the heading "H" on January 27, 1919.

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