Yes, on purpose I wrote here the Dutch word 'Grenswachters' instead of Border Guards.
They were stationed at Altena–Groesbeek in Gelderland, The Netherlands during WWI.
My Father–in–law is standing all the way to the right, wearing his wool fedora hat.
There are others in uniform and without, and I guess this is a group of 'Grenswachters' from Altena–Groesbeek.
Anyone knowing something more about this photo, please let me know and if you want a real size photo, leave your email in a separate comment; which I will not publish for protection of your privacy.
There also is a dog to the left in this photo, guess it served also during WWI.
WISH we would find the other people's names and their relatives.
Thanks for your support!
Related links:
Found Father–in–law's Picture as a Dutch Border Guard in 1918 | previous post by me
Happy Father's Day to my Father-in-law in Heaven | previous post by me
Such old photos of times gone by can be so evocative. One can only imagine what those people went through and how life was different then.
ReplyDeleteGod bless, Mariette. Thank you.
Dearest Victor,
DeleteSo very true and one wonders and tries to find out just a little.
Life for so many people, living through wars is so different.
May God watch over us all!
Hugs,
Mariette
I too have several old photos that I would like to identify the people too. Fun to see these .Thanks
ReplyDeleteDearest Janey,
DeleteIt sure is a pity that no names or place got written on the back of any photos.
The next generation does not know what they are looking at...
Hugs,
Mariette
Awesome photos, old photos tell so much, he was a nice looking fella
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo-Anne,
DeleteYes, even without words such old photos tell a story.
The dress code for that time, including hats was so different, apart from the uniform worn. Smoking was also very widespread and a mustache seemed popular.
Hugs,
Mariette
Very nice to have these photos. Maybe a family member will show up, it would be interesting.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Coisas de Feltro
Dearest Christina,
DeleteWould love for family members of anyone in this photo to find this!
Hugs,
Mariette
Bella foto ti auguro che tu riesca ad individuare qualche soldato.
ReplyDeleteCara Olga,
DeleteSì, speriamo certamente di trovare qualche famiglia di queste guardie di frontiera. Non erano soldati, i Paesi Bassi rimasero neutrali durante la prima guerra mondiale.
Abbracci,
Mariette