Photographs and memorabilia, Alfred Mumford

Postcard of soldiers (verso) : Image 2 of 2

Image of Postcard of soldiers, London. 1917

  • Title Postcard of soldiers, London.
  • Creator Unknown
  • Date 1917
  • Image Description Back of postcard with handwritten inscription to Elsie dated 5 September 1917, and handwritten annotations about Alf Mumford added at a later date.
  • Transcription Dear Elsie
    Here we are just starting off for a trip round the City
    Love to You and Baby
    from Daddy
  • Image 2 of 2
  • Physical Description Photograph on postcard
  • Notes Postcard produced by Central Photo Co., 12 Store St., W.C. Handwritten annotation: Alf Mumford lower left of coachman, in London. Wounded 12-10-17. Died 14-10-17. Buried Poperinge, Belgium.
  • Collection Description Photographs, insignia, memorabilia and certificates relating to Alfred Mumford (1889-1917).
  • Parent Collection Description A collection of material relating to Alfred Mumford (1889-1917) and his experiences during the First World War. The collection includes digital copies of a diary, photographs, insignia, personal objects, and certificates and memorabilia issued following his death. The original material is not held by the library.
  • Collection Location Private collection
  • File Reference CCL-Mumford-1-Ph-001B

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This material has been digitised by Christchurch City Libraries from a private collection.