Letter, 1 Apr 1916.
From 2/Lt Howard Hicklenton, on outpost duty at Saqûla Bridge near Sandafa in Egypt, to his parents in London.
He is awaiting the changeover of troops and is preparing to teach the new section gunnery.
With accompanying envelope, postage free with manuscript inscription ‘On Active Service’, Army Post Office SZ 8 circular date stamp [date indistinguishable], 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.