Postcard from 1915

Postcard from Charles 

I have my grandfather Claude Barlow's scrapbook of postcards and pictures. I hope to document the contents of this book. This is the first of many to come I hope.

Charles Clayton Barlow is one of his older brothers. As a child he never mentioned this brother. I used to sit outside with him during the one week each summer that my parents would visit my grandparents in Devon Connecticut. He would talk of sisters Vergie and Daisey and brother Will but no mention of the other siblings (Herbert, Harry, Charles and May). 

 Barlow, Charles Clayton postcard:

 Picture on front of postcard is Field Marshal Sir John French Inspector General of the Forces.

Address to: Mr CC Barlow

                    24 Bakers Avenue

                    Groton Conn USA

Address from 10412 Corpl C Barlow

                          No 6 Mess B Coy

                          15 Service Batt Lancs Fusiliers

                           Morfa Camp 

                           North Wales

                           England

Postmarked Conway 12 JA 15 (January 12 1915)

 

Dear Claude,

I am sending a line to say I have had my Photo taken and Daisy will send you one. I am very comfortable in my little wooden hut. I have just come of guard 40 hours since Friday 4-30 pm to Monday 9-30 am. not bad. Am hoping you are all well. More soon. Love to baby & Gladys.

CCB