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 Top: Bi-fold postard 

With

Best Wishes

for

A Happy Christmas

from

The Officers, Warrant Officers,

Non-Commissioned Officers and Men

VI DIVISION

BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

1915


From J Bates To Margaret Behan

This Old Division has proved

itself in every possible way and

has made a Great Name which Always

will be remembered. and you can

see we are still going strong for

the long journey.

From the Gallant 6th Division


 Middle: Picture postcard of damaged building with individual carrying belongings in a wooden cart. CAMPAGNE DE 1914-1915

YPRES. - Les Derniers fugitifs

The last fugitives.

Vise Paris No 280415-1


 Bottom-Left: Handwritten note 

Crossing over all

Dear I will Close

now tell Mrs Jary

I was asking for

her and Teddy and Mrs

Byrne. I have no

more to  how  now 

so I remain your

ever loving 

Husband

Jack

x x x x 

x x x x 

x x x x

x x x x


Mrs Doyle gave

this writing paper

In margin

Same for  adasss 


 Bottom-right: Picture postcard 

Uniting the shores at a distance,

An emblem both simple and grand,

Of the friendship sublime, that shall ever entwine,

Round Erin, our dear native land.



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 Top: Bi-fold postard 

With

Best Wishes

for

A Happy Christmas

from

The Officers, Warrant Officers,

Non-Commissioned Officers and Men

VI DIVISION

BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

1915


From J Bates To Margaret Behan

This Old Division has proved

itself in every possible way and

has made a Great Name which Always

will be remembered. and you can

see we are still going strong for

the long journey.

From the Gallant 6th Division


 Middle: Picture postcard of damaged building with individual carrying belongings in a wooden cart. CAMPAGNE DE 1914-1915

YPRES. - Les Derniers fugitifs

The last fugitives.

Vise Paris No 280415-1


 Bottom-Left: Handwritten note 

Crossing over all

Dear I will Close

now tell Mrs Jary

I was asking for

her and Teddy and Mrs

Byrne. I have no

more to  how  now 

so I remain your

ever loving 

Husband

Jack

x x x x 

x x x x 

x x x x

x x x x


Mrs Doyle gave

this writing paper

In margin

Same for  adasss 


 Bottom-right: Picture postcard 

Uniting the shores at a distance,

An emblem both simple and grand,

Of the friendship sublime, that shall ever entwine,

Round Erin, our dear native land.




Transcription history
  • May 3, 2018 09:43:52 Daniel Kelly

     Top: Bi-fold postard 

    With

    Best Wishes

    for

    A Happy Christmas

    from

    The Officers, Warrant Officers,

    Non-Commissioned Officers and Men

    VI DIVISION

    BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

    1915


    From J Bates To Margaret Behan

    This Old Division has proved

    itself in every possible way and

    has made a Great Name which Always

    will be remembered. and you can

    see we are still going strong for

    the long journey.

    From the Gallant 6th Division


     Middle: Picture postcard of damaged building with individual carrying belongings in a wooden cart. CAMPAGNE DE 1914-1915

    YPRES. - Les Derniers fugitifs

    The last fugitives.

    Vise Paris No 280415-1


     Bottom-Left: Handwritten note 

    Crossing over all

    Dear I will Close

    now tell Mrs Jary

    I was asking for

    her and Teddy and Mrs

    Byrne. I have no

    more to  how  now 

    so I remain your

    ever loving 

    Husband

    Jack

    x x x x 

    x x x x 

    x x x x

    x x x x


    Mrs Doyle gave

    this writing paper

    In margin

    Same for  adasss 


     Bottom-right: Picture postcard 

    Uniting the shores at a distance,

    An emblem both simple and grand,

    Of the friendship sublime, that shall ever entwine,

    Round Erin, our dear native land.




  • March 30, 2018 19:41:40 Craig Duncan

     Top: Bi-fold postard 

    With

    Best Wishes

    for

    A Happy Christmas

    from

    The Officers, Warrant Officers,

    Non-Commissioned Officers and Men

    VI DIVISION

    BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

    1915


    From J Bates To Margaret Behan

    This Old Division has proved

    itself in every possible way and

    has made a Great Name which Always

    will be remembered. and you can

    see we are still going strong for

    the long journey.

    From the Gallant 6th Division


     Middle: Picture postcard of damaged building with individual carrying belongings in a wooden cart. CAMPAGNE DE 1914-1915

    YPRES. - Les Derniers fugitifs

    The last fugitives.

    Vise Paris No 280415-1


     Bottom-Left: Handwritten note 

    Crossing over all

    Dear I will Close

    now tell Mrs Jary

    I was asking for

    her and Teddy and Mrs

    Byrne. I have no

    more to  how 

    so I remain your

    ever loving 

    Husband

    Jack

    x x x x 

    x x x x 

    x x x x

    x x x x


    Mrs Doyle gave

    this writing paper

    In margin

    Same for  adasss 


     Bottom-right: Picture postcard 

    Uniting the shores at a distance,

    An emblem both simple and grand,

    Of the friendship sublime, that shall ever entwine,

    Round Erin, our dear native land.




  • March 30, 2018 19:26:23 Craig Duncan

     Top: Bi-fold postard 

    With

    Best Wishes

    for

    A Happy Christmas

    from

    The Officers, Warrant Officers,

    Non-Commissioned Officers and Men

    VI DIVISION

    BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

    1915


    From J Bates To Margaret Behan

    This Old Division has proved

    itself in every possible way and

    has made a Great Name which Always

    will be remembered. and you can

    see we are still going strong for

    the long journey.

    From the Gallant 6th Division


     Middle: Picture postcard of damaged building with individual carrying belongings in a wooden cart. CAMPAGNE DE 1914-1915

    YPRES. - Les Derniers fugitifs

    The last fugitives.

    Vise Paris No 280415-1




  • March 30, 2018 19:11:27 Craig Duncan

    With

    Best Wishes

    for

    A Happy Christmas

    from

    The Officers, Warrant Officers,

    Non-Commissioned Officers and Men

    VI DIVISION

    BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

    1915


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    Carrick-a-Rede

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    Ypres

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