Historical information

This six-postcard group is the third in a series of records of items in the collection of Edgar Dawson DCM. Dawson was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 57th Battalion, AIF. The 57th had a company of men largely from Bendigo and Eaglehawk. These postcards are from his personal album. Many are annotated in Dawson's hand with explanatory notes on the subject. Refer to Cat No 893 for his service details. Items originally in album cat. no. 207P
Service details available through the NAA.

Physical description

Physical description
Collection of six photo postcards B+W
1. Portrait of Richards, John 3593 57th Btn
2. Portrait of Moore, Charles 4593 57th Btn
3. Portrait of Mitchell, Leslie Fenen 4854 57th Btn
4. Portrait of Hutson, Herbert Spence 3540 57th Btn
5. Portrait of Steele, Leslie William 2737 57th Btn
6. Portrait of Spinks, William Edward 2239 57 Btn

Inscriptions & markings

1. On verso "L.Cpl J Richards, St Killians Road, White Hills Bendigo Victoria 6-10-17"
2. On verso, "Chas Moore, 9-9-17"
3. On verso "Pt L.F. Mitchell, No 4854, 13th reinforcements, 29th Battalion, AIF Abroad"
4. On verso "This is one of our gallant runners France 1917" "Herbert S. Hutson, Lemon Grove, Heathcote Victoria"
5. On verso "With best wishes L Steele 10-2-18", "L. Steele, Balmoral Street, Essendon, Melbourne Australia"
6. On verso "W.E.Spinks, Templeton Street, Euroa, Victoria, Australia"

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