NAM.2001-06-14-24

Letter, 18 to 24 Nov 1915. From 2/Lt Howard Hicklenton in Gallipoli to his parents in London. In the form of a diary of a week in the trenches, he relates details of casualties (although so far no member of his platoon has been killed), and the welfare of his platoon, the names of trenches and British success at repulsing Turkish attacks. He has passed his Advanced Bombing course with honours. With accompanying envelope, postage free with manuscript inscription ‘On Active Service’, ‘FIELD POST OFFICE N.L.I + 29 NO15’ 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.

World War One, Gallipoli (1915-1916)