Image of Studio portrait of a Chinese man in civilian dress, possibly by Unknown photographer, (20th century)

Studio portrait of a Chinese man in civilian dress, possibly a translator for 55th Company,...

IMAGE number: NAM5923325
Image title: Studio portrait of a Chinese man in civilian dress, possibly a translator for 55th Company, Chinese Labour Corps, 1919 circa (b/w photo)
Artist: Unknown photographer, (20th century)
Location: National Army Museum, London
Medium: black and white photograph
Date: 1919 AD (C20th AD)

Image description: Studio portrait of a Chinese man in civilian dress, possibly a translator for 55th Company, Chinese Labour Corps, 1919 circa. This photograph is inscribed To QM 55th Coy CLC with ever best wishes from Yours Truly Y F Chang, 3.8/19 France. Chinese labourers served on the Western Front building fortifications and trenches, loading and moving supplies, and maintaining transport and communication links. Without their help the Allies could not have defeated the Germans. By the end of 1917 there were 50,000 Chinese workers in France, rising to 96,000 by August 1918. One of nine postcard portrait photographs relating to the service of CQMS George Godbolt with the Chinese Labour Corps during World War One, Western Front (1914-1918).
Photo credit: © National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
Image keywords: other ranks / soldier / portrait / civilian dress / clothing / language / Photograph / Photography / Mzphoto

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