NAM.2006-05-67-5

Black and white group photograph on postcard of Blaikley with others from his regiment in uniform. Blaikley sits in the front row, second from left. Reverse is inscribed, ‘Scouts’ Section. Hesdin. 1917. EB front row second left’. From a collection of ten photographs relating to Sgt Ernest Blaikley, 1885-1965, 28th Bn London Regiment (Artist’s Rifles). Blaikley worked as an artist, selling work to ‘Scout’ and ‘Punch’ amongst others. Blaikley also taught map reading and the use of the compass during World War One (1914-1918).

World War One (1914-1918)