English, George (Private) Accession Number: PR05466

Description

Collection relating to the First World War service of 1230 Private George English, 13 Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF. Collection consists of nine original postcards written by Private English during the period 1915 to 1919, sent largely from France. The postcards include mention of mail, Christmas in 1918 and Private English's leave spent in England. One postcard is a photograph of Private George with a fellow serviceman. The collection also consists of one original postcard written by 'Ben' to Private English, dated 27 July 1915. The postcard is sent from 'Ben' whilst serving in Gallipoli, to Private English in Melbourne, and reassures him that their mutual friends are still well.

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Accession Number
PR05466
Maker
Unknown
Maker
Private George English
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Postcard
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1915-1919
Place Made
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
10
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction.
Copyright
AWM copyright

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