Volunteering for the Red Cross During World War I

In December 1917, Ernest Hemingway took a significant step in his life by volunteering for a Red Cross recruitment effort. Despite his desire to serve in the military, he was not accepted due to poor eyesight. Instead, he signed on to be an ambulance driver with the American Red Cross Motor Corps, a role that would take him to Italy during World War I. This experience not only allowed him to contribute to the war effort but also provided him with profound insights and experiences that would later influence his writing. In May 1918, Hemingway sailed from New York, embarking on a journey that would shape his perspective on life, war, and humanity. His time as an ambulance driver exposed him to the harsh realities of war, which he would later depict in his literary works, making his experiences with the Red Cross a pivotal moment in his life and career. #mooflife #mof #MomentOfLife #ErnestHemingway #RedCross #WorldWarI #AmbulanceDriver #AmericanRedCrossMotorCorps