Best pic if the day. This guy looks like he’s a lot of fun .
ItsAGoodIdea
[“‘Big Nims’ of the 3rd Battalion, 366th Infantry, who found great amusement in contemplating the grotesque appearance of his comrade with a gas mask adjusted over his face and head. Many hours of gloom was dispelled by the good humor of Nims which together with his unquestionable courage at many times served to cheer the flagging spirits of his comrades.”](https://net.lib.byu.edu/estu/wwi/comment/scott/Stn11.htm) — [SCOTT’S OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN NEGRO IN THE WORLD WAR](https://net.lib.byu.edu/estu/wwi/comment/scott/ScottTC.htm)
jayewalk79
What an amazing photo! This just makes me smile.
Trysmegistus
I… want to hug this man. I *need* to hug this man.
FINLAND111
What kinda name is Big Nims?
chefgirl87
Such a genuine belly laugh, I bet it was pretty infectious.
Xammo
Even during war, we can find reasons to smile and be happy. Great picture, thanks for sharing!
bestby2017
Damn, I forgot happiness existed in 1918
alanpartridge69
Laughter was rare in this war. I’d strongly recommendation to check out Dan Carlin’s Blueprints for Armageddon series on it. Mindblowing
SuperShadow127
It’s surprisingly good quality for being a hundred years old.
CommunistCappie
Holy shit he looks like a fun person to be around. Great moment
Esoteric_Beige_Chimp
Is…is that Keenan’s great-great-grandfather?
*hears whistle blow*
“Ahh, here goes”
Upnawf
Wonder what he was like to be around probably had some cool stories
oWallis
He looks like he was alot of fun when they went out for a beer on leave.
fattymcribwich
Please tell me this man made it out alive!
cybersquire
When you find out Battlefield One is more popular than Battlefield V.
JohnnyRocca
Adding color to original black and white photos really gives it a new feel. The black and white always made it feel like a rather distant time but it having color gives it a much closer feel. I don’t quite know how to explain it.
aaragax
“Hahahaha, you guys look like idi- *cough* -idiots! You *gasp* should see… alright, is it just me or *clears throat* does the air smell funny to anyone else?”
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concord_grape
Does anyone know his name? Google didn’t come up with an answer other than ‘Big Nims’.
Mr_Wunderbar
Black and white version [here](https://i.imgur.com/DI6DBjR.png)
PaperRigby
Best pic if the day. This guy looks like he’s a lot of fun .
ItsAGoodIdea
[“‘Big Nims’ of the 3rd Battalion, 366th Infantry, who found great amusement in contemplating the grotesque appearance of his comrade with a gas mask adjusted over his face and head. Many hours of gloom was dispelled by the good humor of Nims which together with his unquestionable courage at many times served to cheer the flagging spirits of his comrades.”](https://net.lib.byu.edu/estu/wwi/comment/scott/Stn11.htm) — [SCOTT’S OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN NEGRO IN THE WORLD WAR](https://net.lib.byu.edu/estu/wwi/comment/scott/ScottTC.htm)
jayewalk79
What an amazing photo! This just makes me smile.
Trysmegistus
I… want to hug this man. I *need* to hug this man.
FINLAND111
What kinda name is Big Nims?
chefgirl87
Such a genuine belly laugh, I bet it was pretty infectious.
Xammo
Even during war, we can find reasons to smile and be happy. Great picture, thanks for sharing!
bestby2017
Damn, I forgot happiness existed in 1918
alanpartridge69
Laughter was rare in this war. I’d strongly recommendation to check out Dan Carlin’s Blueprints for Armageddon series on it. Mindblowing
SuperShadow127
It’s surprisingly good quality for being a hundred years old.
CommunistCappie
Holy shit he looks like a fun person to be around. Great moment
Esoteric_Beige_Chimp
Is…is that Keenan’s great-great-grandfather?
*hears whistle blow*
“Ahh, here goes”
Upnawf
Wonder what he was like to be around probably had some cool stories
oWallis
He looks like he was alot of fun when they went out for a beer on leave.
fattymcribwich
Please tell me this man made it out alive!
cybersquire
When you find out Battlefield One is more popular than Battlefield V.
JohnnyRocca
Adding color to original black and white photos really gives it a new feel. The black and white always made it feel like a rather distant time but it having color gives it a much closer feel. I don’t quite know how to explain it.
aaragax
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concord_grape
Does anyone know his name? Google didn’t come up with an answer other than ‘Big Nims’.