WWI Letter and 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin
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WWI letter dated 18 January 1918 from HQ1st Military District and 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Tin. The letter is addressed to 77 Pte J Martin Ellen Street Albion, Brisbane. Pte Martin enlisted in the AIF on 5 October 1914 and embarked for overseas on 21 November 1914. Service on Gallipoli with 1 AGH. Then service in Egypt and France. RTA 2 January 1919. Princess Mary desired to make a gift to every person who was serving the the Allies in any part of the world on Christmas Day 1914. Pte Martin received his gift via his Mother 3+ years later.
