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Trooper Albert Richards: 'Cavalry cripple'

 

 

One of a series of hand-drawn postcards by Trooper Albert E. V. Richards of the 10th Royal Hussars (Service No. 1936), and addressed to Miss M. Rust, Burlington Hotel, London W. It reads:

[Front]

The Cavalry "Cripple" 1917.

A.R. X.R.H.

[Reverse]

7th April 1917

Dear Mary

Just to let you know I'm a little better off than the man on the other side. Will make up my mind to write soon but have been off lately. Trusting you are doing well and in good health.

Yours truly, Albert.

 

 

Postcard from the collection of the website owner.