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8th Regiment territoral, Dunkirk region.
These Older soldiers assigned to guard the lines of communication and ensure the refueling mission.
The cuff on his arm with the letters G.V.C. means "garde voie de communication."
In October 1914 the 7th and 8th territorial had to fight to protect Lille of the German offensive, most died in battle.
Be aware that territorial regiments were under-equipped because priority was given to soldiers fighting on the front.
They had old rifles , old fashioned uniform or in the south of France no specific uniforms.