Historical information
Refers to the service of:-
James Thomas Holl, NR 2432.
Enlisted 1/6/16 Age 39, 60 Bn, 5th Reos.
Embarked 25/8/1918, for England.
Embarked 30/12/1918, for France.
Hospital 17/6/1917, Influenza.
Rejoined unit 8/3/1918.
Hospital, Trench fever 29/4/1918.
Rejoin unit 16/7/1918.
Refer to 59 Battn, 25/9/1918.
Disch 2/11/1919.
These 'plates' were beaten out of "Fritz's" dixies. (Mess tin).
Physical description
1. This is a rectangular piece of flat aluminium. It is not perfectly square, it shows signs of having been panel beated. Words, drawings and numbers are hand engraved on both sides. The animal on this "card" is a kangaroo.
This is a flat rectangular plate of flat aluminium. It is not perfectly square, across the middle is a 'dint" that appears to have been a flattened out corner.
Inscriptions & markings
Plate One: Side A. Kangaroo motif - engraved on this side: A souvenir of Peronne. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 1918-1919. From France J.T.H.
Side B - Engraved as per a postcard:- Carte postage France 14/10/18.
Correspondence: Dearest Mother and Sisters, Just a card to say I am well. This is a bit of a xmas card. Love to all Jim.
Addressee: Mrs Holl. "Holliston" Healesville, Victoria, Australia.
Plate Two: Kookaburra Motif.
Side A; Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year 1918-1919. A souvenir of Peronne, France - marked. (This side has the remains of some sort of official number - top right corner).
Side B: Correspondence: My Dear wife and Family. A few lines to say I am well when writing this. This is a piece of Fritz's dixie. Love to all, Jim.
Addressee: Mrs J.T. Holl, C/- Mrs Briggs, 103 Mollison Street, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. Carte Postal - Stamp 6/10/18 France.
