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Letter, 17 February 1916. From 2/Lt Howard Hicklenton, on garrison duty in Bani-Mazar, Egypt, to his parents in London. The village inhabitants are ‘rather inclined to side with the rebels’. Includes a sketch map showing the position of the battalion’s camp. With accompanying envelope, postage free with manuscript inscription ‘On Active Service’, Bani-Mazar circular date stamp, 18 February 1916, passed by censor No 3679 with red crown triangular 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, Egypt and Palestine (1914-1918)