Historical information
The collection revolve around Laurence Edward (Larry) O'Connor No.2508, enlisted 2.4.1917 in 21st Reinforcements, 13th Light Horse, embarked for England 21.11.1917.
.1) On rear "Heap of Love 7 Kisses, In the best of health Larry". Another address on rear in "2515 TRP I.H. Westaway 18 Kinkorra road Hawthorn Vic" enlisted 3.8.1917 21st Reinforcements 13th L.H. Regt. embarked 21.11.1917 for England.
.2), .3) & .4) All are "Larry O'Connor"
on rear of .3) "8.11.17 To Mrs Ryan with best wishes from Linnie"
.5) on front written in pencil "Uncle Larry" with arrow pointing to him.
on rear "to Linnie with Love from Larry Dec 23.12.1918".
across the top "??? Belgium "
.7) On rear "To Linnie with best wishes Larry"
"Taken in Glasgow June 28.6.1918"
Larry is on the left of photo.
.8) On the rear in pen "Your aff brother Larry"
"Taken in Glasgow June 28.6.1918"
Larry is on the left of photo.
.9) One rear in pen - letter to "Dear Sister France Oct 23/1918"
signed off "Your affectionate brother Larry".
.10) Photo is Laurence (Larry) O'Connor.
Physical description
.1) Postcard photo, black & white, two men on horseback, trees in the background. Brief letter on rear in pencil and ink.
.2) Postcard photo, black & white, soldier sitting, wearing a cap, background clear.
.3) Postcard photo, sepia tone, same as .2) but with brief note on rear in pen and pencil.
.4) Postcard photo, black & white, portrait of a soldier in great coat and peak cap.
.5) Postcard photo, black & white, three rows of soldiers, 24 in total in front of a building.
.6) Postcard photo, black & white, 17 soldiers on horseback lined up in a row, trees in background.
.7) Postcard photo, sepia tone, portrait of two soldiers in slouch hats.
.8) Postcard photo, sepia tone, portrait of two soldiers without hats.
.9) Postcard photo, colour, eagle at top, centre has oval frame with soldier centre, American, brown background, writing at bottom.
.10) Photo, black & white, soldier standing with bandolier, peak hat, holding a crop.