First World war amputee in bath chair
A first world war war veteran convalescing after having both legs amputated at the knee due to injuries substained in the trenches. The soldier is wearing the uniform of a convalescing soldier, as before these uniforms were issued, the men were often thought to be trying to avoid fighting for the country and were subject to abuse and general disrespect.
Size: 3683px × 5600px
Location: Wykeham, Yorkshire, UK, England
Photo credit: © Matthew Noble Yorkshire Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: amputee, care, convalescence, double, health, injured, portrait, respite, soldier
