Historical information

.1) On rear: 10 days furlough to England. I left the trenches on the 22nd Dec and arrived in England on the 27th and left again on the 6th Jan for the Somme. I had a Bon Time. This fits in with James Archibald TODD No 2418 AIF. By his records this was 1917 - 1918 leave. Refer Cat No 1340P for his service details.

.2) On rear: France 2.6.18. Kindest Regards to all from Jim.

.3) On rear: Le Mart France, Dear -- this is some of my mates, I am on this -- with love to all, Jim.

The 3 photos all relate to James Archibald TODD No 2418 AIF. Refer Reg No 1217 for his brother Charles, KIA.

Physical description

.1) Photo postcard, sepia, showing 4 soldiers, 2 sitting & 2 standing. Handwriting on rear in purple pencil.
.2) Photo postcard, sepia, showing a group of 17 soldiers dressed for entertainment. Handwriting on rear in blue ink.
.3) Photo, sepia, showing a large group of uniformed men with trees in the background. 3 dogs are in the front row. Handwriting on rear in black pen.

Inscriptions & markings

.2) Printed in white underneath the photo:
“ANZAC COVES - PIERROT TROUPE
DIRECT FROM THE FIRING LINE”