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 colour cartoon depicting a uniformed soldier with a pick axe digging a hole. Blue and red line border. Handwritten message on the back.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: "I'm not half picking up since I joined the army!"