Picture No | 10694172 |
Date | 1915 |
Description | Soldiers sorting military post, WW1 |
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Men of the Royal Engineers sorting out letters at the G.P.O in 1915. The ever-increasing volume of letters and parcels to troops in various parts of the world necessitated experienced men who understood the regimental addresses. The Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News mentions that, 'Women are now being trained for the work.'
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Source | Photograph in The Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News, 11 December 1915 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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