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Postcard from Jack [SRG 435/1/278] • Photograph

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Summary

Portrait of 'Jack', a medical field officer, wearing his trench uniform, boots, fur vest and helmet. Printed on a postcard and signed on the front 'Your loving Grandson Jack 12/1/17'. Message on back: 'France, 12/1/17. Dear Grandma, Just a photo in trench garb. Things are very quiet here at present. I am very well and haven't (thank God) had a cold since leaving home. Fred is in England and Em is also. I have been recommended for a commission. How's Renee and Jim, the latter I will see shortly I suppose. Best love to you and hope you are well. Goodbye Grandma, Jack xxx. Haven't seen Wally Minerds yet, but heard he is well.' The Wally Minerds mentioned is likely to be No. 3411 Private Walter Thomas Minerds of Torrensville, South Australia, 10th Battalion.

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Physical description

1 photograph : black and white ; 9 x 14 cm

Dates / Publication details

1917

Collections

Part of RSL Collection
Part of Portrait Collection

Subject

Minerds, Walter Thomas, 1896-1959
World War, 1914-1918 -- Participation, Australian
World War, 1914-1918 -- South Australia
World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- France
Soldiers -- South Australia
Military uniforms -- South Australia

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Digitisation information

Date

27/04/2015

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,376 x 5,114 pixels (17.3 MP)

Size

51.82 MB

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