Historical information
Item relates to James Worland MILLS No 3441, 59th Battalion. James on on the first table left sitting at RHS of table on the left of 2 other men.
Refer Cat No 169P for his service details.
Physical description
.1) & .2) Post card photos, sepia, showing soldiers eating at 2 tables with tents in the background.
Inscriptions & markings
.1) On rear in pencil: “The Hungry 59th Battalion at mess after a hard days work Hurdcott England 7.10.17”
.2) On rear in pencil: “Hurdcott England Oct 7 1917 Taken about a week ago. Boys from the 59th Battalion messing one evening after doing a good days work at ____ ____ bayonet fighting, bombing and other modes of modern warfare. Jimmy”
