Historical information

All the Postcards are from Will Roberts, four are to’ “Miss Thomas” (Janey)
Only .3).4) have a date on, “Belford Dec 1st.

Will is believed to be William Clement Roberts No 1365 (born Bendigo, enlisted Bendigo) on 2.8.1915 in 11th Reinforcements 8th LH Regt age 29 years 11 months, embark for Eygpt 21.10.1915, Hospital 19.5.1916 (unclear) rejoin Unit 28.6.1916, embark for England 1.8.1916, RTA 12.5.1918 Classed Rheumatism, Discharged 22.7.1918.

Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P

Physical description

Four photo postcards all sepia tone with text on the rear. One postcard is B&W.
.1) Shows a Soldier standing in slouch hat and Bandolier over shoulder.
.2) A scene in Eygpt on the Nile.
.3) .4) with scenes of Westminster Abbey. .4) is a continuation of .3)
.5) Scene showing a Cathedral in Salisbury.

Inscriptions & markings

.2) On the front, “Cairo - Banks of the Nile”
.3).4) On the front, “London Westminster Abbey”. “Choir East - London Westminster Abbey”
.5) On the front, “The Cloisters Salisbury Cathedral”