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| D/DLI 7/913/197 Easter postcard sent by Private Fred Lucas, 12 April 1917 |
Private Fred Lucas lived in Low Fell, Gateshead and served with the 12th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry during the First World War. He sent home over 400 postcards to his wife Betty and young son Freddie during his time in the army. This postcard was sent to Freddie for Easter 1917. The message reads:
"My Dear Freddie,
This is instead of your Easter Egg. Hope you are having a fine time on your Tricycle. Love to Mother and yourself.
From Daddy."
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