Hello all! Thank you so much in advance for any help you can provide on this topic. I am trying to get some context on an image of a family member in WWI. Here is the image via Imgur:
The only background I have is that he was 21 years old when he enlisted (June, 1917). So this would have been taken that year, or the year after, I'm assuming. Can anyone tell me about the uniform? The "shin guards"? Any specifics you can identify? I have no idea where is is stationed in this image, but it would seem that he is abroad, judging by the tents and cots?
Any context on the image would be so appreciated! Thanks a lot.
Not a real historian but I can provide some context for 1 part:
The "shin guards"?
Those are 1910 Leggings. Generally known as gaiters today. They were worn to provide extra protection to the lower legs from brush and rocks and sometimes snow. Here is some more information about the specific pair he was wearing.
Thanks so much!