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A photograph of a soldier in uniform wearing a gas mark. This postcard was sent by Robert (Bob) Edward Allen Eastwood (1895-1973),who served with the 4th Battalion 3 NZ Rifle Brigade from May 1916 until July 1918, when he was discharged on medical grounds. The inscription reads: "Wishing you all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Bob (20977)."

Identification

Object type
Postcard
Identifier
2018-44
Date
1916 to 1917
Digitisation ID
2020P_2018-44_030605_01
Format
Postcard

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bob eastwood,
gas mask,
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world war one,
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