Historical information

All 3 postcards are from “EJB Forrester”
.1) hand written in pencil, a stamp on the rear has “AMIENS” on.
.2) Hand written in black pen and dated “23.11.15”.
.3) Hand written in black pen to “Miss Thomas” and dated “24.9.15”

Edgar Joseph Bell Forrester No 3817 (born Hawthorn, enlisted Melbourne) on 24.7.1915 in 12th Reinforcements 5th BN age 34 years 4 months, embark for Eygpt 23.11.1915, embark for France 25.3.1916, WIA 25.7.1916 Gassed, rejoin Unit 27.8.1916, hospital 3.10.1916 with Scabies/Dermatitus, rejoin Unit 13.11.1916, hospital 6.12.1916 Ulcer on leg, rejoin Unit 10.4.1917, hospital 25.6.1917 with Trench Fever then Eczema, medically downgraded and discharged on 8.7.1918 medically unfit.

Staley collection refer Cat No 10758.2P

Physical description

Three photo postcards all sepia tone, two with text on rear in pen and 0ne in pencil.
.1) Portrait of a Soldier with slouch hat on in studio setting.
.2) Soldier standing in full uniform and webbing, peak hat in studio setting.
.3) Soldier standing with peak hat on, hands behind his back, studio setting.