Shared Photo: Wilfred Downes on his horse Pat

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I wanted to share this family photo of Wilfred Downes with the community. Location: France. Date: 1916.
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in Photos by David Leighr G2G6 Mach 1 (14.0k points)

Thank you David for sharing his history and his love for his horse. Your excellent historical narrative should be added to his profile. 

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C'est Bon Magnifique ! .. Did he sustain field injuries as you've described ? Thank you for your share ! .. 

by Stanley Baraboo G2G Astronaut (1.4m points)
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What a great picture and beautiful horse.  Those soldier-horse partnerships were so important during that war.
by Cindy Cooper G2G6 Pilot (324k points)

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