A British postcard.
According to the information printed on the front, this postcard was published by ‘John Baker’, Conybere St., B’ham Birmingham’. ‘Daddy’s joined the Army’ is the title of the poem by ‘J. K. S.’ printed on the front. It reads, ‘Daddy’s joined the army with his comrades true and bold, / Daddy’s gone a-fighting, valiant as the men of old; / There are lots of joys for the girls and boys, / And as for baby Jack: / He shall wear the V.C. when our Dad comes back. // Nearly all our fathers now are going out to fight, / They each one do a little as they know the cause is right; / The infants’ prayers, which mother shares, /Ascend to God on High! / And there shall be rejoicings in the bye and bye. // Our Dad will win the victories and will get the V.C. too / He is brave to leave us kiddies and our mother good and true; / When they’re in France, midst shot and lance, / May God protect them all, / And there will be rejoicings for us children small. // Daddy’s gone a-fighting as the true, brave men of old, / Daddy’s now a soldier, may God make him strong and bold, / We send lots of prayers to the God who cares, /And can protect alone, / And Babs shall wear the V.C. when our Dad comes home.’