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CITIES and VILLAGES

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ENJOYMENTS and PAINS

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BORDEAUX

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Bordeaux

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Lieut. Guy Owsley, A.R.C. of Passadena, California, talking to a company of American soldiers

that he has met out on a hike near Bordeaux.

He is telling them how they can make use of the American Red Cross Home Service

30 Oct. 1918

Hine, Lewis Wickes, 1874-1940, photographer

American National Red Cross photograph collection (Library of Congress)

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Interior of the American Red Cross canteen at Bordeaux, France.

This canteen is used only for soldiers passing through the city.

There are other huts maintained for the men who are stationed there

December 1918

American National Red Cross photograph collection (Library of Congress)

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Interior of the American Red Cross canteen at Bordeaux, France.

This canteen is used only for soldiers passing through the city.

There are other huts maintained for the men who are stationed there

December 1918

American National Red Cross photograph collection (Library of Congress)

WW1 1914 1918 guerre mondiale americain red cross croix rouge st julien beychevelle bordeaux merignac

While a crowd of American soldiers are waiting to get into the American Red Cross recreation hut, Base Hospital 114 at Beaudesert near Bordeaux,

Lieut. Guy Owsley A.R.C. of Passadena, Cal.  stands on a soap box to tell them

where and how the American Red Cross Home Service can help them.

30 Oct. 1918

Hine, Lewis Wickes, 1874-1940, photographer

American National Red Cross photograph collection (Library of Congress)

WW1 1914 1918 guerre mondiale americain red cross croix rouge st julien beychevelle bordeaux merignac

One good turn deserves another.

These fine specimens of the American Army and Navy

(including the Naval Police and the Military Police at the dishpan)

have volunteered to help out in a rush at the American Red Cross canteen at the station at Bordeaux

31 October 1918

Hine, Lewis Wickes, 1874-1940, photographer

American National Red Cross photograph collection (Library of Congress)

WW1 1914 1918 guerre mondiale americain red cross croix rouge st julien beychevelle bordeaux merignac

Beaudesert - Mérignac

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Refreshments offered by the American Red Cross are much appreciated by the American soldiers

in the recreation hut at Base Hospital No. 114, Beaudesert (Mérignac), near Bordeaux

31 October 1918

Hine, Lewis Wickes, 1874-1940, photographer

American National Red Cross photograph collection (Library of Congress)

WW1 1914 1918 guerre mondiale americain red cross croix rouge st julien beychevelle bordeaux merignac

While the workers of the Wellesley Unit serve refreshments to the soldiers

in the American Red Cross recreation hut at Base Hospital 22, near Bordeaux,

Lieut. John Guy Owsley explains to them

how the American Red Cross Home Service can be of use to them.

30 Oct. 1918

Hine, Lewis Wickes, 1874-1940, photographer

American National Red Cross photograph collection (Library of Congress)

WW1 1914 1918 guerre mondiale americain red cross croix rouge st julien beychevelle bordeaux merignac

Saint Julien - Béchevelle

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American sailors in the American Red Cross Naval Hospital, at Chateau Beaucaillou,

Saint-Julien-Beychevelle near Bordeaux enjoying a game on the porch.

30 Oct. 1918

Hine, Lewis Wickes, 1874-1940, photographer

American National Red Cross photograph collection (Library of Congress)

WW1 1914 1918 guerre mondiale americain red cross croix rouge st julien beychevelle bordeaux merignac

Saint Julien - Béchevelle

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On the steps of the American Red Cross Naval Hospital at Beaucaillou,

(Saint Julien Beychevelle ) near Bordeaux,

Lieut. John Guy Owlsey stops a group of American sailors to tell them how

and where the American Red Cross Home Service can be of use to them

30 Oct. 1918

Hine, Lewis Wickes, 1874-1940, photographer

American National Red Cross photograph collection (Library of Congress)

WW1 1914 1918 guerre mondiale americain red cross croix rouge st julien beychevelle bordeaux merignac

Saint Julien - Béchevelle

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Although still in the American Red Cross Naval Hospital at Chateau Beaucaillou,

(Saint Julien Beychevelle ) near Bordeaux,

these American sailors have recovered their health enough

to enjoy outdoor recreation in the beautiful grounds.

30 Oct. 1918

Hine, Lewis Wickes, 1874-1940, photographer

American National Red Cross photograph collection (Library of Congress)

WW1 1914 1918 guerre mondiale americain red cross croix rouge st julien beychevelle bordeaux merignac

Saint Julien - Béchevelle

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As soon as the patients are able for exercise they have a splendid place to take it

in the grounds of the American Red Cross Naval Hospital at Chateau Beaucaillou,

(Saint Julien Beychevelle ) near Bordeaux.

The picture shows a group of convalescent American sailors starting off on a hike. Oct. 1918

30 Oct. 1918

Hine, Lewis Wickes, 1874-1940, photographer

American National Red Cross photograph collection (Library of Congress)

WW1 1914 1918 guerre mondiale americain red cross croix rouge st julien beychevelle bordeaux merignac

American Red Cross recreation hut, at Base Hospital No. 6, near Bordeaux.

This hut was equipped by the American Red Cross,

and although at present manned by Y.M.C.A. personnel it is soon to be taken over

and operated by the American Red Cross.

30 Oct. 1918

Hine, Lewis Wickes, 1874-1940, photographer

American National Red Cross photograph collection (Library of Congress)

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