Summary
Postcard featuring a photograph of a Private William Nairn (service no. 3217) in uniform, holding a swagger stick, sent by Private William Nairn to his sister Sarah Jackson on 3 February 1918. He has written on the back, sending his love to his sister and her children. He was killed five months later in the trenches of France.
Physical Description
Postcard featuring a photograph of a seated soldier in uniform, holding a swagger stick. The back of the postcard has extensive text and printed address fields. It has three large stains and a loss over the top stain.
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Place & Date Written
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Author
Private William (Bill) J. Nairn - Australian Imperial Force (AIF), 3 Feb 1918
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Inscriptions
Printed on back: 'POST CARD / CORRESPONDENCE / ADDRESS ONLY'. Hand-written: 'Sunday 3/2/1918 / Dearest Sister I hope / that ... like / please ... I thought / it best to ... my photo taken Sarah than to / be buying another cards. / Dearest Sister I hope / that these will come / safely to your hands / that will be something / to look at sometimes / Sarah. Let me know / what you think of them Sarah when you get them. / Best love to yourself & children. I [?] for / the present Sarah. I Remain / ever your loving & faithful / Brother Will. Pray for me'.
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Keywords
World War I, 1914-1918, Military Memorabilia, Death & Mourning, Correspondence
