Historical information

"John Ahem Torpie" QX39522 (Q119806) Enlisted 14/9/42 (2nd AIF) Discharged 6/11/46. Rank Captain.

Physical description

Black and white card formed by folding a sheet of paper two ways. The front depicts a pen and ink drawing of civilian trucks hauling wool bales in an Australian Rural scene. On the inside of the card there is an illustration of a soldier standing to attention and a 25 Pdr gun crew in action.
The right side shows a heavy A.A. gun in action - mobile type of gun. Beside it are two artillery signallers, prone, working a radio set. The rear page has the actual letter greetings.

Inscriptions & markings

Front Title - Transporting wool.
Inner left - To Greet You Sincerely at Christmas and wish you Happiness in the New Year.
Inner Right - Australian Military Forces. "I don't appear in the picture, not being a skite, I am hiding behind the gun. J.T.".
Rear Page - 7th Inf. Brigade, Chermside Camp, Brisbane 23.12.41.
Dear Ted & George. Wishing you both a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Have been in camp hospital for ten days as a result of encounter with muma (?) - shall hardly land the M.C. but then so very few get their deserts. Often think of C.V.M.S. & wonder how you all are doing. Remember me to the boys. John A Torpie.