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Black and white group photograph on postcard of Blaikley with others from his regiment, in uniform. The postcard has been filled out on the reverse, signed by Ernest Blaikley and dated 26 Jun 1916. Blaikley writes of his impressions of his colleagues in the photograph. Also inscribed, ‘EB back row 2nd from left’. From a collection of ten photographs relating to Sgt Ernest Blaikley, 1885-1965, 28th Bn London Regiment (Artist’s Rifles). Blaikley worked as an artist, selling work to ‘Scout’ and ‘Punch’ amongst others. Blaikley also taught map reading and the use of the compass during World War One (1914-1918).

World War One (1914-1918)