Blind Veteran Soldier - St Dunstans Hostel
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Blind Veteran Soldier - St Dunstans Hostel
Set up in 1915, St Dunstans Hostel aided the recovery of servicemen blinded during the First World War. This is a charity postcard produced for St Dunstans showing a blinded serviceman being led by a young girl. It bears the poignant line " Blinded For You". Date: 1916
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Blind Blinded Charity Dunstan Hostel Injured Injury Lost Recovery Serviceman Sight Sightless Ww 1
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative postcard, dated 1916, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War. The image shows a blinded serviceman being led by a young girl, both their faces filled with determination and resilience. The caption above reads "Blinded For You," emphasizing the profound impact of the soldier's injury on the war effort and on his own life. Established in 1915, St. Dunstan's Hostel was a charity dedicated to aiding the recovery of servicemen who had been blinded during the war. The organization provided essential support, including training in new skills and the provision of prosthetic limbs and other aids, enabling blinded soldiers to rebuild their lives and regain a sense of independence. The young girl in the photograph is likely a volunteer or a resident of the hostel, demonstrating the community spirit and compassion that characterized St. Dunstan's and other charities during this time. Despite the loss of their sight, these brave soldiers were not forgotten, and organizations like St. Dunstan's played a vital role in ensuring that they received the care and support they needed to rebuild their lives. This poignant postcard serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the First World War and the important role that charities like St. Dunstan's played in their recovery and reintegration into society.
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