Postcard - PHOTOGRAPHIC POSTCARD WW1, C.1915

Historical information

The postcards were in a collection re C.J.C. Mcquie MM, refer Cat No 9680P for his service details.
.1) Dated 17.1.1915, talks about landing in Eygpt and about getting to the rank of Captain, relationship to McQuie is unknown.
.2) Dated 20 Oct 15 to McQuie's Mother, talks about being on the boat nearing destination and that Ross Freeman and Angus Mackay were on the boat. ( Refer Cat No's 3251P & 2058.3P for their details)
.3) Dated 28 Oct 15 to McQuie's Father, talks about being in it before you get this.
.4) Dated Eygpt 15 to McQuie's Mother, talks about the image on the Postcard.

Physical description

.1) Postcard B&W with a street view in Eygpt, on rear a full page letter in black pen and dated.
.2) Postcard sepia tone with a harbour scene in Eygpt, on rear a full page letter in black text and dated.
.3) Postcard sepia tone with a harbour scene in Eygpt.
.4) Postcard B&W with a scene of the Spinx and the Pyramids, on rear text in pencil.

Inscriptions & markings

.1) On rear, "Dear Grandfather - Love to Aunty Mabel - Your affec Grandson Louis"

Subjects

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