Photographs and memorabilia, Alfred Mumford

Postcard of soldiers at Sling Camp : Image 2 of 2

Image of Postcard of soldiers at Sling Camp Aug 11th 1917

  • Title Postcard of soldiers at Sling Camp
  • Date Aug 11th 1917
  • Image Description Back of postcard with handwritten inscription to Elsie from Alf, dated August 11th 1917.
  • Transcription Sling Camp
    Aug 11th 1917
    Dearest Elsie,
    This is Sat. night and to-morrow we are going for a walk to a place called Amesbury. We think we shift camp to Tidworth next week but just address letters the same [G?] coy 24ths G.P.O. Wellington and it will find me alright. The extra photo you can give to Ted with my best wishes. Excuse scribble. Ever your Loving Husband Alf. For you Dear xxxxxxxxxx
    For baby xxxxxxxxx
  • Image 2 of 2
  • Physical Description Photograph on postcard
  • 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-007B

View catalogue record

Previous item ~ Next item

Click on image to view thumbnails ~ About this collection ~ Related Material

Source

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