Historical information
Colin Thomas Findlay No 1041, C Coy 38th Bn AIF. Enlisted 15.3.1916 age 23 years, embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, promoted to L/Cpl 3.2.1917, WIA 2.6.1917 GSW Left Shoulder, rejoin unit 10.7.1917, WIA 2nd occasion 4.10.1917 SW Head severe, RTA 12.8.1918, discharged from the AIF 20.8.1918 medically unfit.
Physical description
Photo Sepia tone rectangular shape, soldier in uniform with hands behind back, shed and trees in the background. Original photo postcard had a pencil written enscription on rear.
Inscriptions & markings
Original wording, “ 2.11.1916, To Alf, Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Bright and prosperous New Year, from Colin”
