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Letter, 20 -25 Oct 1915. From 2/Lt Howard Hicklenton to his parents in London. His code indicates that the Battalion are near Krithia and ‘Achi [Baba]’, they are in the reserve trenches although he spent 2 days on the firing line for instruction, where he reports seeing 600 dead of the Worcester Regiment. Writes about daily life and conditions in the trenches, including casualties, and remains hopeful that Achi Baba will fall, commending advances made by the Australian forces. With accompanying envelope, postage free with manuscript inscription ‘On Active Service’, ‘FIELD POST OFFICE N.L.I + 28 OC 15’ circular date stamp, passed by censor no 2566 with red crown square stamp, signed H Hicklenton. From a collection of 54 letters and postcards with accompanying envelopes, 1915-1916. Associated with World War One, Gallipoli, Malta and Egypt.

Helles Front, 1915-16 (World War One, Gallipoli 1915-1916)