File:Silk Embroidered French World War I Postcard posted by Queenslander L-Cpl. Jim Walsh (17437115968).jpg

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English: Creator: Unidentified. Card produced by Brodees "La Pensee", Baudiniere, Paris.

Location: Unknown.
Description: James Alexander Walsh, from Toowoomba, Service number 3673, embarked HMAT Kyarra A55 from Brisbane, 3 January 1916. He was Killed-in-Action, 21 October 1917. He is buried Ypres, Flanders.
This French silk embroidered postcard was sent by Lance Corporal James Alexander Walsh to his Aunt. The postcard has the words "Good Luck" embroidered on the front. The card is signed Jim Walsh. Walsh was killed on the 21st October 1917 near Ypres, Belgium.
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Dear Aunt, Just to say that I am still alive & kicking. There is plenty of rain here. I suppose it will clear up some day or other. This is all, good luck, best of health & all sorts of good things. Jim Walsh 2nd Pioneer Batt. 2nd Aus Div. AIF
[At top] Next time you go to Dunwich call upon the carpenter’s wife Mrs Kelly & tell her, her son is keeping well & he is a mate of mine.
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  • WW1
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