On the back of this photograph, Will Dough writes from France: "Dear Mother, This picture was taken after spending sixty days in the trenches, where it was almost impossible to stay above the ground. Have gained ten lbs. since this picture was taken weigh one hundred and fifty lbs. now and am enjoying life fine. Thinking about you. I went over the top six times without getting only two casualities—Will." Photo courtesy of Doris Dough Forehand.