York Servicemen's Christmas Gift | 1914
Postcard from Charles Arthur Remington - front and back
Photograph of Charles Arthur Remington - Born 1886 Died 1930s
Christmas gift given to York servicemen in 1914. The postcard was written by my Great Grandfather Charles Arthur Remington who was born in 1886 and died in the 1930s. The photograph shows him in his military uniform.
The postcard transcription is as follows:
Dear Sis sic,
Received your present of chocolate quite safe, which I thank you very much indeed for I will take great care of box in remembrance of your kindness
A Remington
21-1-15
5491 Shoeing Smith A. Remington
D Squadron
Royal Horse Guards Blue
8th Cavalry Brigade
3rd Cavalry Division
British Expeditionary Force
Post marked: 23-1-15\n
The chocolate tin was presented by the Mayor and Sheriff (Oscar Rowntree) of York to him, one of many soldiers from York who received this gift for Christmas 1914.
Photograph
Photograph of Great Grandfather
Charles Arthur Remington
Postcard written by Great Grandfather
Postcard
York Servicemen's Christmas Gift 1914
CONTRIBUTOR
Mrs C L Caulfield
DATE
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LANGUAGE
eng
ITEMS
2
INSTITUTION
Europeana 1914-1918
PROGRESS
METADATA
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