First World War Photographic Postcard of two Unidentified Soldiers
c. 1918Black and white photographic postcard of two soldiers in First World War uniforms. One is seated with hands on knees and feet crossed at the ankles while the other is standing with one hand on the back of the chair. Both are wearing slouch hats. On the back there is an address in pencil and various doodles including a score tally down the right-hand side.
Made specifically for the soldiers serving overseas during the First World War these postcards were sent home to friends and family. These soldiers are unidentified.
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On reverse handwritten in ink “Unknown / soldiers / from C.G. Carters / old snaps / 1st War I”
In pencil “ C Geo Carter 4412 / Carter C George / Pte Carter / D Company / 29th Battalion / Aust Imp Forces / Us / They”
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