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Indian soldier using a twig with the bark scraped off as a tooth brush
Indian soldier using a twig with the bark scraped off as a tooth brush. A large contingent of the Indian army are held in resevre at a rest camp in Marseilles. September 1914
Horace Grant
WATFORD
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Marseilles
France
Media ID 21352544
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3rd Lahore Indian Division Asian Cleaning Ethnic France India Indian Minorities Soldier Teeth Western Front World War One 1910s Health Care Squatting
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Capturing the Resilience - An Indian Soldier's Ingenious Dental Care during World War One
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. This photo print, taken by Horace Grant in September 1914, transports us to a rest camp in Marseilles where a large contingent of the Indian army is stationed. Amidst the chaos and conflict of war on the Western Front, this image showcases an extraordinary display of resourcefulness and adaptability. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness an Indian soldier diligently squatting on the ground. With great precision and care, he utilizes a twig with its bark scraped off as his toothbrush. This simple yet ingenious dental routine highlights not only his commitment to personal hygiene but also sheds light on the challenges faced by soldiers far away from their homeland. Belonging to the 3rd Lahore Indian Division, these brave men were not only fighting for their country but also representing India's diverse ethnic communities on foreign soil. As minorities within a larger military force, they displayed unwavering courage and resilience while navigating unfamiliar territories. Grant's photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how even amidst war and adversity, individuals find ways to maintain their health and well-being. It encapsulates both the physical demands placed upon soldiers during World War One and their determination to preserve some semblance of normalcy amid chaos. This powerful image invites us to reflect upon the sacrifices made by countless soldiers like him who fought valiantly for freedom while upholding their cultural identity thousands of miles away from home.
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