Letter of acknowledgment from Buckingham Palace
Country
England
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Description
A machine printed letter on Buckingham Palace letterhead. The letter features the Royal Crest in red ink while the two paragraphs have been printed in black ink. The letter features a large signature of King George V.
Classification
DOCUMENTS
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Measurements
H195 x W127mm
Media/Materials description
Paper
Ink
Ink
Signature/Marks
BUCKINGHAM PALACE.
The Queen and I wish you God-speed, \ and a safe return to you homes and dear \ ones. \ A grateful Mother Country is proud of your \ splendid services characterized by unsurpassed \ devotion and courage. \ (signature).
The Queen and I wish you God-speed, \ and a safe return to you homes and dear \ ones. \ A grateful Mother Country is proud of your \ splendid services characterized by unsurpassed \ devotion and courage. \ (signature).
History and use
This printed letter from Buckingham Palace is part of a small collection of documents related to Queensland Railways employee Francis Vivian Gallwey, who enlisted in the 4th Pioneers Battalion in April 1916. Sapper Gallwey travelled to Britain on HMAT Ayrshire. After arriving in Britain in early 1917, he went on to serve in France, being awarded a Military Medal in September 1918.
Vivian Gallwey returned to Queensland Railways after serving in Europe. This letter is a standard letter sent to Australian service men and women after World War I, thanking them for their service.
Vivian Gallwey returned to Queensland Railways after serving in Europe. This letter is a standard letter sent to Australian service men and women after World War I, thanking them for their service.
Registration number
R6565
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