Chinese Labour Corps leaving for China after WW1
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Chinese Labour Corps leaving for China after WW1
Yi-Loo-Ping-An (Good-bye and peaceful travel): the Rev. J. Webster O. C. Chinese Section, British Y.M.C.A. saying farewell to each man of the Chinese Labour Corps as they departed back for China, their service on the Western Front complete. Sketched by ILN special artist, Bryan de Grineau at Le Havre, France. Date: 1920
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Bryan Corps Departing Farewell Good Grineau Havre Labour Labourers Leaving Ping Section Webster Ymca
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This poignant image captures the moment of farewell between the Reverend J. Webster O.C. of the British Y.M.C.A. Chinese Section and the members of the Chinese Labour Corps as they prepared to depart for China at the end of their service on the Western Front during the aftermath of World War I. Sketched by the Illustrated London News special artist, Bryan de Grineau, at Le Havre, France, in 1920, the scene depicts the reverend extending a warm and heartfelt goodbye to each laborer, offering a sense of comfort and closure to their arduous journey. The Chinese Labour Corps played a vital role in the Allied war effort, contributing significantly to the success of the Western Front through their labor in transporting supplies, building roads, and digging trenches. Their service was invaluable, yet they faced numerous challenges, including discrimination and poor living conditions. This poignant moment of farewell, titled "Yi-Loo-Ping-An" or "Good-bye and peaceful travel," symbolizes the end of their hardships and the beginning of their journey back home. The image stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of these laborers, as well as the compassion and support provided by organizations like the British Y.M.C.A. in helping them transition back to civilian life.
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