Address:

Pte WH Elkington,

No 4106, 10th Reinforcements, 20th Battalion, 5th Inf. Brigade, A.I.E.F

Egypt

[Transcriber’s note: Sketch of flag.]

P.S. Our flag is a green & white one like this

Dear Auntie

I am sailing on Saturday morning early from #1 Wooloomooloo Wharf per the “Orsova” & will be parading through the city to the Domain, on Friday afternoon. We will be passing down College St & past St Mary’s cathedral so will look out for someone or other from Homebush. I am sorry I could not get out too see you again, I arranged for Last Monday night but had to do some dirty work. Last Tuesday night we went to the Criterion theatre & Wednesday night I was moved to the showground to get ready for Sailing. I am afraid I will have to bid you good bye again on paper as I dont think I will be able to get out to see you personally. Farewell with best wishes from

Your affect Nephew

Walter