Photograph album

Description
One photo album with red paper cover containing mostly photos of New Zealand Defence Forces in Egypt during World War Two, compiled by Jack Derbyshire. Also includes postcards written by Jack's grandfather in 1919, photos of the training camp in New Zealand and boat journey to Africa, as well as postcards produced for Allied forces in Egypt. Most New Zealand soldiers in photos are identified, Jack Derbyshire and family also appear.
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Description
One photo album with red paper cover containing mostly photos of New Zealand Defence Forces in Egypt during World War Two, compiled by Jack Derbyshire. Also includes postcards written by Jack's grandfather in 1919, photos of the training camp in New Zealand and boat journey to Africa, as well as postcards produced for Allied forces in Egypt. Most New Zealand soldiers in photos are identified, Jack Derbyshire and family also appear.
Production date
1940s
Measurements
Dimensions: 220 x 300mm: 0 - Whole
Subject person
Subject event
World War 2
Subject categories
Military
Defence forces
Correspondence
Uniforms
Clothing
Militaria
Related information
Auckland Online Cenotaph
Department
Photography - Whakaahua
ID number
33183

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