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Anzacs in France

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  • Description

    Postcard produced during the First World War. Recto: Black and white photograph of New Zealanders heading off for duty in the trenches (in France). Text "Anzacs in France. Off to the trenches. Daily Mail Official Photograph Crown Copyright reserved.". Verso: Handwritten message addressed to Miss N. K. Brown of Pukekohe, Auckland. "7/4/17 This picture gives you a splendid idea of our equipment and packs. You see the steel helmets strapped on the back of the pack.

    I was glad to hear you are doing so well at your work. 26786.". Sent by Corporal Martin George Brown, service no. 26786 - see Online Cenotaph record https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/record/C37060

  • Place
    London/England
  • Other Id

    18326 (Presto content ID)

    EPH-W1-1-224 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Ephemera

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