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Charles Fell (1890-1975)

French ration coupons [property of an Australian soldier, November 1918]

25 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

French ration coupons (issued to an Australian soldier, November 1918)

[Editor: These French ration coupons were found inside an Australian military ration book, which was issued to Charles Fell for use during January 1919, just after the end of the First World War (1914-1918). On that basis it is reasonable to assume (although not definite) that … [Read more...] about French ration coupons [property of an Australian soldier, November 1918]

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Leave or Duty Ration Book [issued to Charles Fell, January 1919]

14 March 2022 · 2 Comments

Military ration book, January 1919

[Editor: This military ration book, issued to Charles Fell, was issued for use during January 1919, just after the end of the First World War (1914-1918).] Leave or Duty Ration Book [Ration book, front cover] [Handwritten text, in … [Read more...] about Leave or Duty Ration Book [issued to Charles Fell, January 1919]

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Your loving Bro, Chas [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier, 28 August 1918]

8 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

Photo of an Australian soldier (World War One postcard)

[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of an Australian soldier, is from the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is dated 28 August 1918.] Your loving Bro, Chas [Front of postcard] [Photo of an Australian soldier.] [Handwritten … [Read more...] about Your loving Bro, Chas [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier, 28 August 1918]

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“Christians awake!” [First World War postcard, sent by Charles Fell to his girlfriend, 28 June 1917]

14 February 2022 · 3 Comments

Christians Awake (World War One postcard)

[Editor: This postcard was sent by a soldier to his girlfriend, during the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is dated 28 June 1917.] “Christians awake!” [Front of postcard] “Christians awake!” “Le rappel à la réalite!” [Reverse of … [Read more...] about “Christians awake!” [First World War postcard, sent by Charles Fell to his girlfriend, 28 June 1917]

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