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First World War Postcard ‘To My Love’ sent from Pte. Edward Charles MOUCHEMORE, 6351
1917Overview
Sepia tone photographic postcard of soldier in uniform seated at table writing something. There is a young woman looking over him and a verse above him. There is only the printed postcard markings on the back.
Historical information
Part of an extensive collection of postcards received by Vera VERGE from her sweetheart Private Edward Charles MOUCHEMORE 6351 who served with the 28th Battalion during the First World War. They met in Albany while attending the same school. Edward was killed in action at Bullecourt, France on 3 October 1918 at the age of 22. The collection was kept by Vera throughout her life and donated to the Princess Royal Fortress by a family member in 2019.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-12-2019.16.28
Item type
Postcards
Themes
Material
Card
Ink
Width
87 mm
Height or length
137 mm
Weight
6 g
Inscriptions and markings
On the front “To my Love / Dear Heart I send this little token / T prove my love remains unbroken / Come rain, come hail, come sun or snow / My life is yours – I love you so”.
Keywords
Albany
Postcards
Ted Mouchemore
First World War
Place made
United Kingdom
Year
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Well provenanced
Google Maps search term / URL
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gWHZtRH1mm24SAjK8
Geotag
-35.030449, 117.912878
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Last modified
Wednesday, 6 May, 2026
Completeness
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