I found this 1915 photograph of a British sailor on a discussion board
in the 1990’s and played with it over the years in different apps.
I’m breaking the rule of #WordlessWednesday by explaining the photo
but I felt it needed context.
World War 1 started Jul 28, 1914 and ended Nov 11, 1918
Is that why the British sailor had this photograph made?
If he fought in the war, I hope he survived and had a good life.
Below is the photo as I found it:

“For Me and My Gal” is a 1917 popular standard song by George W. Meyer with lyrics by Edgar Leslie and E. Ray Goetz.
Great photo👍👍
LikeLike
Thank you. 🙂
LikeLike
Reblogged this on Survivors Blog Here.
LikeLike
What a fetching young lad!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yep! He’s a cutie! 🙂
LikeLike
Thanks for sharing.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re welcome, Melinda.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Loved your artwork on this photo.. And yes I hope too he survived the war.. and lived to a ripe old age.. Wishing you well Rob..
LikeLiked by 1 person
I hope so too. Thanks Sue. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
HI Robert,
I saw Hugh Roberts reposted this on Flipboard. Do you post there? I like the appearance of posts there. The downside, it isn’t well known as a social media site.
LikeLiked by 1 person
No, I haven’t posted to Flipboard. I try to limit my social media accounts because I’ve learned that I can’t track more than two. My main social media accounts are WordPress and Twitter with Google + tossed in as an appendix. Thanks for the comment, Chuck.
LikeLike
That is moving. Let’s hope he survived.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Very poignant. I hope he survived but if the photo was taken in 1915 he still had a few more years before it ended and the odds weren’t great.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I know, Mary. It saddens me to think of it.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ve been imagining his mother looking at the photo of her son and hoping desperately for news of him.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ve imagined a dozen possible lives including short lives that end in battle.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hi Rob. This photo is a great choice as your subject. The artwork you did to it gives it an all together different life. It added excitement. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Hugs.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Teagan. I used the image for Photoshop practice sessions. I have 20 different versions of this image. This is the one I like the best.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great photo, Rob. He is indeed a handsome chap. And he looks very proud to be wearing his uniform.
When I lived in London, for the last few years, we’ve lived a five-minute walk from The Imperial War Museum. It was a great place to spend the day, even though it was about war. I always enjoy looking at the old photographs and film they had on display.
LikeLiked by 2 people
I’m glad you like it, Hugh. The British Sailor Does seem proud of his uniform and he looks like a serious young man. I’m glad I posted this.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Nicely done, Rob. I appreciate the explanation. Then again, I’m not one to follow “wordless/one-line” rules 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
LOL…I took my cues on this from you. 🙂
LikeLike
I’m corrupting the Internet…
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s such a burden…
LikeLike
He was a handsome chap, you have done him justice too 🙂
LikeLike
Thank you. a collection of old photos of military men from the early 20th Century. I used to learn Photoshop. I’m glad you like it.
LikeLike
So touching.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I agree. He looks so young and so serious.
LikeLike
A handsome chap – I think most men and boys ( some lied about their age ) had their photo taken because they and their family were proud to see them in uniform. In contrast to today being photographed was a special event.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I considered the possibility that he had the photo made so his family could see him in uniform. I also wonder if he was a member of the British aristocracy.
LikeLiked by 1 person
He does look aristocratic, but as the armed services have always been run on a two tier system – officer class and ratings, I think any aristocrat would have have been an officer. Would be great if someone recognised him as their relative!
LikeLiked by 1 person