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Postcards in the Murdoch Munro Collection

Murdoch Munro postcard sent to Nurse Munro, British Expeditionary Force, 4th December 1914

Early Carte Postale postcard with Red Ensign maritime flag motif. Also of interest are the spaces for writing specific information about the recipient: Regiment, Bataillon, Escadron, Compagnie, Batterie, Section, Etat-Major, Quartier general, Service.The handwriting has become faded and hard to read.

Date created

1914-12-02

Location

France (Western Front)

Murdoch Munro postcard sent to Nurse Munro, dated 19th May 1915

Postcard mentions that Mary has started nursing. Of particular interest is the mention of the three zeppelins.

Date created

5/19/1915

Location

France (Western Front)

Murdoch Munro postcard sent to Nurse Munro, British Expeditionary Force,1 January 1917

Postcard written 19_1_17 and sent 25_1_17, sent from Murdoch Munro whilst on active service in 3 Company 11 Platoon, 4th Seaforths, British Expeditionary Force. Mentions that he is writing postcard as he does not have envelope to put a letter in. He also mentions being a long way back, resting, and won't be returining to trenches for a few weeks.

Date created

1/19/1917

Location

unknown

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