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Letter - LETTER, WW1

  • Letter from the Front WW1.

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  • Copy of the letter from the Front WW1.

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  • Transcript copy of the letter from the Front WW1.

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  • Letter from the Front WW1.
  • Copy of the letter from the Front WW1.
  • Transcript copy of the letter from the Front WW1.

Historical information

"Pte James W. FRAKEL"23020 was a member of the 1st Battalion Norfolk Regiment during WW1. His brother John requested that he give some details of the time since his enlistment. The letter is quite a detailed account from his enlistment to his injury and demob. Moved to Australia 1920

Physical description

1, Tattered original letter from Pte James Farrel, from Feb 4th 1916, describing his history in the Army. Written on brown paper in small neat hand writing. Some pages torn in half. In total 20 pages.
2. Photocopy of the original letter on letter size paper over 10 pages. Copy in black and white with extra copy of 1st page in colour.
3. Transcription of letter over 6 pages (3 sheets double sided).

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