Historical information

From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220.

Physical description

Postcard with a drawing of a uniformed sailor boy with his hand raised over his eyes, as if to shield from the sun. White background. Handwritten message on back.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: "Joe" (handwritten)
"Looking for Bill"