British Red Cross postcard with a ‘passed by base censor EEF’ strike, written by Sgt William Wellard 10th Buffs to his mother, 2 Oct 1917.
‘Just to let you know I am being well cared for and getting on allright. Only a bullet wound in groin, nothing serious.’.
From a collection of letters and papers relating to the service of CSM William Wellard, Royal East Kent Mounted Rifles and 10th Buffs (East Kent Regiment), 1913-1919.
Associated with World War One, Egypt and Palestine (1914-1918).
William Wellard was a farmer in civilian life