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First World War Postcard ‘For Love’s Sake’ sent from Pte. Edward Charles MOUCHEMORE, 6351
1917Overview
Sepia tone photographic postcard of a soldier in uniform seated on a chair looking into the distance with a writing pad on his knee. There is a verse in the top right hand corner and a picture of a young woman in the top left hand corner. There is only the printed markings of a postcard 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-12-2019.16.29
Item type
Postcards
Themes
Material
Card
Ink
Width
86 mm
Height or length
137 mm
Weight
6 g
Inscriptions and markings
On the front “For Love’s Sake / Time may change and season wane / But my love will e’er remain / So this card is sent to show / My thoughts are yours – I love you so”.
Keywords
Postcards
Ted Mouchemore
Albany
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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