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Lieutenant R P Bailey of Yorkshire Hussars, wrote on headed paper from the Pavilion Hotel, Westborough, Scarborough.

Beatrice Pew wrote on behalf of her brother, Percy Bardy, of Royal Field Artillery. Her address was 2 Leeman Road, York. She states that her brother has been serving in France since 6th November and that in a letter to her he said he had been 'through Neuve Chapelle, which he describes as 'Hell in a mist''. She ends by saying that her brother had asked her to write a letter of thanks as he 'did not know how to put one together.'

Sergeant Major Robert James Bales of Army Veterinary Corps, sent his postcard from overseas.

Gunner G J Bachelor, Service number 84861, wrote c/o Company Sergeant Anderson, Henderson St School, Glasgow. His York address was 4 Rougier St.

Private H Beardmore of Mechanical Transport Supply Column, Army Service Corps, typed his letter from Council Schools, Woodlands, near Doncaster. He states that the gift was greatly appreciated by him and other York men there with him.

Trooper P Batman of B Squadron, East Riding Yeomanry, wrote from the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate. He states that he will prize the box and 'look well after it as will be a very nice and priceless souvenir in years to come, when the European War is a thing of the past'.

M Binns wrote on behalf of her son, Private G Binns, who is 'out of York at present'. Her address was 4 Levisham St, Fulford Rd, York. She states that 'the gift and the kind thought that prompted it are both so beautiful that it is giving great pleasure to all who receive it'. She adds her hope that 'the 7 York lads who are now prisoners of war and who don't seem to have received any Xmas gifts from York' will receive the box.

Acting Sergeant Major F I Bateman of Army Ordinance Corps, attached to Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, wrote from Skegness. His York address was 42 Heslington Road. He states that he appreciates knowing they are 'not forgotten while away from home'.

Driver Wheeler M Beall, Service number 27476, of No I Base, Remount Depot, Army Service Corps, Rouen, France, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He writes that he is proud of receiving the gift from the Lord Mayor and 'the good people of York who have done such good work for the soldiers who have left the Old City'. He ends by saying he hopes 'someday perhaps, if spared, to come back to York again'.

Sergeant Henry James Birkbeck, Service number 55090, of Railway Transport Establishment, Royal Engineers, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He states that he will keep the box as a memento as 'it is so artistically got up'.

Private G Booth, Service number 2692, of Mechanical Transport, Army Service Corps, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force but wrote from 29, Union Terrace, Clarence St, York, where he was on furlough. He states that the gift touched him very much and he will cherish it to his last. He adds he sincerely trusts he 'may be spared to render further services to his King and Country and the old City' of his birth. He ends by saying he has been invalided home with rheumatism but is much better and is being sent to Aldershot on 23 January.

Private W A Bowles, Service number 6046, of B Squadron, Royal Scots Greys, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He states that it is a 'godsend' that York has not forgotten the soldiers who are 'undergoing the hardship and fatigue of active service for a good cause of their King and Country'. He hopes the 'Young Men of York have answered Lord Kitchener's appeal for Recruits' and that when in France they will keep up England's reputation against the 'Barbarians in deeds'. He ends by saying he hopes they will soon be victorious and 'the world will be rid of a Domineering Nation'.

C M Bowerman wrote on behalf of her unnamed husband, a prisoner of war. She gave her address as Post Office, Scar Lane, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield. She states that she hopes the Lord Mayor will use his power for their 'husbands so unfortunately interred'.

William Bradshaw, Service number 70, of 5 Company, 6 Reserve Park, Army Service Corps, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force.

Gunner John J Booth, Service number 14475, of No 26 Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, 1st Division Ammunition Column, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force.

Christopher Bridgewater, a prisoner of war, gave his camp address as 1st Company, Number 28, Gefangenenlager Salzwedel, Germany. He states that he is going to keep the box as a 'keepsake in remembrance of this Terrible War' and of the kindness shown to him by the Lord Mayor.

Private George William Breckon of Royal Marines, wrote from HMS New Zealand, 1st Battle Cruiser Squadron. He states that he is sending the box home as a keepsake and was pleased to see his name in York's Roll of Honour, adding that the list shows 'the City has contributed well'. He says it is 12 months since he was in York and will be pleased to come again. He has taken part in two victorious actions and they are patiently waiting for the next one, but fear the Germans will be 'too much afraid of our gunnery to venture out again'.

W A Brennen used the printed pro-forma to say he was quite well and had received the parcel.

Sergeant W Brain of 12th West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.

Bandsman [?] A. Brooks, S.B. [?] Headquarters, 1st West Yorkshire Regiment, was serving with the 18th Infantry Brigade, 6th Division of the British Expeditionary Force. He states that he will keep the box as a keepsake and 'hopes to take it home again to the Old City'. He adds they have had most 'trying experiences' out there to uphold the traditions of men who are 'proud to own the City of York as their Home and also the British Empire'. He ends by saying his father is proud to be an employee in the Elect Block at The Lord Mayor's Works.

Lance Sergeant Reginald Bushy wrote from the Sergeants Mess, Victoria Barracks, Beverley. He states that he will 'treasure the souvenir' as an encouragement to do his duty.

Staff Sergeant George Burland, Armourer Staff Sergeant, of Army Ordnance Corps, wrote from Room 22, C Floor, Red Barracks, Woolwich.

Driver Robert Burrows, Service number 262, of Army Service Corps, was attached to Royal Engineers and wrote from Little Carlton, Newark. He congratulates the Lord Mayor and Sheriff on their appointments, and trusts 'it will not be the last time' they hold the 'the honours and offices'.

Trooper F Busby of B Squadron, East Yorkshire Yeomanry, wrote from Castle Eden, County Durham. He states that he and his chums have enjoyed the contents immensely and that he will keep the box as a 'souvenir of the most momentous Christmas' of his life and of the 'dear old ancient and honourable City', to which he is so proud to belong.

Driver James Butterfield of Army Service Corps, wrote from Victoria Hall, Pocklington.

Major W S Carey of Army Pay Departments, wrote from the Exhibition Hall, York. He states that the box is 'very nice and artistic'.

George T Cambers of 66 Company, Mechanical [?] Transport Section 3, Army Service Corps, was serving in France. He states that he enjoyed the chocolate which was a change from the tobacco and cigarettes they usually get. He says he will value the box as a 'nice little souvenir' if he can get it home. He ends by saying his Company is at present packed but that they 'expect soon to return to the business of supplying ammunition'.

Lieutenant P H Bushell wrote on headed paper from Strathmoor, The Mount, York. He states that he received his gift 'on his return home from France'.

Private J Carter wrote from 22 Mess, HMS Implacable. He states that he will treasure the gift and that it brought memories of his early life when he worked at Terrys.

Private John Edwin Carter of Mechanical [?] Transport, Army Service Corps, was attached to Royal Flying Corps Headquarters. He states that he appreciates the gift especially as it comes from York. He adds that he hopes to 'carry the box through the campaign unscathed and return with it as a souvenir combining York with the Great European War'.

Sergeant Archibald Clark, Service number S/22436, of Army Service Corps, 37 Depot Unit of Supply, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He states that the empty box will be returned to York to be kept by his parents as a memento and will always be 'highly treasured' by him.

Private R N Catton, Service number 214, of Royal Army Medical Corps was attached to Headquarters, No 75 Company, Mechanical [?] Transport, Army Service Corps with the 8th Ammunition Column, British Expeditionary Force. He writes that he hopes all the men of York will appreciate the gift as much as he does.

Warrant Officer Charles Catley, Royal Marine Gunner, wrote on headed paper from HMS Queen Mary, 1st Battle Cruiser Squadron. He states that it is 'a great honour, as well as a great responsibility to help to represent a City holding the traditions which York holds, at a time like this'.

Vincent Chapman, Service number 4389, of 2nd Scots Guards, was a prisoner of war and gave his camp address as 74 Hut, Grottingen, Hannover, Germany. He states that if the Lord Mayor and Sheriff 'have anything that would come in useful out here' he would be very pleased to receive it.

Major M Clark of 16th Battery, 41st Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, was serving with the 2nd Division, British Expeditionary Force. He states that it is 'kindness of this sort on the part of folk at home that has done everything towards cheering all ranks in the field'. He adds that the performance of a soldier's active duties will always be hard but 'the task becomes lighter when he knows that his fellow countrymen from highest to lowest share in and accept the responsibility for his doings'.

A C Conn, Royal Navy, wrote from HMS Faulkner, 4th Destroyer Flotilla. He states that he will especially value the gift as 'it shows that York, that splendid old city with its unrivalled historic associations, still contains men who worthily uphold its splendid traditions' and who, unable to bear arms themselves, 'cheerfully do their utmost towards maintaining the comfort' of those 'who are fortunate enough to be able to assist in the defence of their country'. He adds that he feels sure it will be motivating for the men to know they are not forgotten by the Lord Mayor and Sheriff.

Lance Corporal W Clifford of East Riding Yeomanry, wrote from Seaham Hall, Seaham, Durham.

Private W G Coles, Service number 5810, wrote from Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Brigade. He states that the chocolate was fine and his chums know that as well as he does. At the end of the letter he adds 'Roll on Eboracum'.

Private Joseph Farrell Calpin of B Company, 11th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from Oudenard Barracks, South Camp, Aldershot. He states that the box was a surprise as he seldom receives anything of the sort and asks the Lord Mayor and Sheriff to 'excuse the pencil as in barracks pens and ink are, to all appearances, completely extinct'. He ends by saying that his one wish is 'to meet the united Prussian and German forces'.

Lance Corporal John Henry Collins, Service number 2148, of A Company, I Kings Royal Rifles, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He writes that he received the box in the trench and made some cocoa with the chocolate. He and four more York men then drank to the Lord Mayor and Sheriff's health. He ends by saying he trusts in God to bring them all safe home.

Service number: 11778. Lance Corporal Cooper was serving as part of 5 section, D Company, 6th Division, Durham Light Infantry. At the time of writing he was based in Rouen.

Edmund Corbett, Service number 6929, of 1 Troup, A Squadron, 5th Lancers, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He states that he received his chocolate whilst serving at the Front and brought it home on 96 hours leave. He adds that he is due to leave tonight for the Front and hopes he will be spared to resume his 'work (after this terrible war) again as a Conductor on the Cars'. He ends by thanking the Corporation for the 'generous support' that is being extended to his wife while he is on active service.

Private John Convey of 1st West Yorkshire Regiment, was a prisoner of war in No 9 Company of the 2nd Gefanangen Battalion. He gave his camp address as Truppenubungsplatz, Ohrdruf, Thuringen, Germany.

Lieutenant C H S Cooper wrote on headed paper from Danesmead, Fulford, York.

Sapper Arthur Cornmer, Service number 28856, of 212 Party, D Company, Royal Engineers wrote from Brompton B. [?], Chatham. He states that he has 'practically finished training', and expects to go soon to the Front, hoping to return safe. He adds that his 'late employer, Mr Gibbs of Fishergate', should be proud of his pre-war employees as all of them are 'at present serving in different branches of the Army'. He ends by saying he will treasure the box.

Private John H Cotton, Service number 5769, of Railway Labour Company, Army Service Corps, IF PO 37 [?], was serving with the British Expeditionary Force in France. He states that he and his chums enjoyed the chocolate, which was the first they had tasted since leaving England, and that it was 'A.1. you see it was Rowntrees'. He adds that he is stationed with 23 men all doing railway transhipment work and is lucky to have a 'York chum' billeted with him. He ends by saying he will prize the box as a memento of the kindness shown to them.

Able Seaman Albert Cossins wrote from 35 Mess, A Block, Royal Naval Barracks, Devonport. He states that he will keep the box as a souvenir from the Lord Mayor and Sheriff and thanks them for the kind way in which they thought of the men this Christmas, who he is sure will all be delighted with the gift.

Petty Officer David Frederick Croft wrote from the Submarine Depot, Fort Blockhouse, Gosport, Hants.

David W Cross, Service number 5691, of 1st West Yorkshire Regiment wrote from Headquarters, British Expeditionary Force. He states that the gift serves to remind him of the 'Old City' where he will be 'pleased to return when hostilities cease'. He adds that 'progress is very slow but is also very sure' and that they will not be shaken off 'until Enough is cried by the Enemy'. He ends by saying that the troops are in good health and spirits and are 'looking forward to the day when they return to the Old Country A Victorious Army'.

Sergeant S Curtis used the printed pro-forma to say that he was quite well and had received the parcel.

Trooper Thomas Daniels, Service number 2956, of 1st Troop, A Squadron, Royal Scots Greys, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He states that the chocolate was very much appreciated by him and a few comrades he shared it with. He adds that he will treasure the box 'along with Princess Mary's box in remembrance of the Xmas of 1914 in France'.

Private F E S Dawes, of Royal Army Medical Corps, wrote c/o Mrs Eggins, 5 Church St, Paignton, Devon. He states that he was expecting to leave for the Front this month.

Gunner Henry Delaney of Royal Field Artillery, wrote on headed paper from the Friends Meeting House, Wincanton. He states that he is sending thanks on behalf of Gunners Delune and Newstead as well as himself.

Private George Dawson, Service number 2498, of C Company, 1/5 West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire.

Private William Diggle of B Company, 8th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire. He states that the chocolates were very much appreciated and his 'chums all wished that they had come from York'. He ends by saying that if spared to visit the 'old city' again, he hopes to have the pleasure of thanking the Lord Mayor and Sheriff personally.

Sapper Henry Dunn, Service number 45148, of 89th Field Company, Royal Engineers, wrote from C block, Gibraltar Barracks, South Camp, Aldershot. He states that he is writing to express thanks on behalf of the York men in his Company.

Private Charles Donarty, Saddler, Service number T/3 023785 of 3rd Company, Army Service Corps, wrote on YMCA headed paper from The Elms, Parkfield Road, Manningham, Bradford . He states that the life he has taken up is 'made much happier by the receipt of such gifts'.

Major Fielder Duffin of R. S. [?] Offices, Navy, York wrote from 6 Marlborough Grove, York. He states that he will treasure the beautiful box and appreciates the kindly thought. He adds that his thoughts turn to the 'brave comrades who are fighting, under such trying conditions, the 'World's' battles and can only hope that ere another Xmas has passed, a lasting Peace in accordance with the dictates of humanity and civilisation as against the 'Kultur' brand may be thoroughly established'.

Private Wilfrid Dixon, Service number 33783, of E Company, Royal Army Medical Corps, wrote from Macgregor Barracks, Aldershot.

Private William Dodd, Service number 15202, of A Company, 6th Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment wrote from Belton Park Camp, Grantham, Lincolnshire. He states that he will send the 'box home to keep as a souvenir of the occasion'.

Private Fred Eastgate of Y Company, R section, Royal Army Medical Corps, wrote from Landrindod Wells, Wales.

F Eaves wrote from Mess 39, HMS Illustrious.

Able Seaman William C Ellis of Royal Fleet Reserve, wrote from HMS Amphitrite. The Illustration is of the ship and the postcard was produced by Abrahams & Sons, Devonport.

Walter Early of 9th Field Bakery, wrote from Rouen, France. He states that the 'box will serve as a nice receptacle for the souvenirs of the war' he is gathering up and will also remind him of the generosity of the Lord Mayor. He ends by saying they are hoping for better weather.

Sergeant Benjamin Elsegood of 1st West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from France. He thanks the Lord Mayor and Sheriff for their 'thoughtfulness for those belonging to the good Old City of York', to which they are all so proud to belong and hope soon to return to. He ends by saying that he had previously been a steam roller driver and had worked for York Corporation for 8 ½ years.

The typed letter was written in York and signed by 7 men serving with the Army Pay Corps. They were Sergeant Charles F Franklin, Service number 3100, Private E J Biddick, Service number 3492, Private E S Sands, Service number 3720, Private Horace Gladstone Tootell, Service number 4002, Private S Chadney, Service number 3997, Private L I Ellis, Service number 3998, Private Eric William Edmands, Service number 4561 and Private P H Taylor, Service number 3716.

Sergeant Fannon of 4th West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from Wireless Station, St Just, Cornwall. He states that the gift was a surprise given the number of 'men of the old City of York that have been sent to the Front'. He adds that he has a detachment of 20 men with him and that St Just is a 'very rough place - the wind is very calm at 50 miles an hour and for rain it has not ceased for a month'.

Private Arthur Exelby of Headquarters, 1st West Riding Infantry Brigade, wrote from Lumley Barracks, York.

Sergeant F Falkingham of 1st Cavalry Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force.

Lieutenant Ralph Fermi of Royal Horse Guards, writes that the gift had been addressed to Private Fearne of 5th Cavalry Reserve Regiment attached Royal Horse Guards, British Expeditionary Force, but he has concluded it was meant for him as a representative called at his house in York asking for his name and address.

Lance Corporal A Forbes of Headquarters Staff, 4th Mounted Brigade, wrote from North Walsham, Norfolk. He states that he will always keep the gift as a memento.

Sergeant Charles F Franklin of Army Pay Corps wrote from Army Pay Office, 4, St Peters Terrace, Bootham, York. He requests a 'free gift box' as he has been serving in York since 3rd November 1914 and would like it as a souvenir of his time spent in the city.

Bombardier Bernard Foster, Service number 3235, of Royal Field Artillery, wrote from B & C Depôt, Caserne Groupel, Rouen, France. He states that he hopes someday to thank the Lord Mayor and Sheriff again and all who have helped on the men's behalf.

T Fletcher, Service number 9619, of 1st West Yorkshire Regiment, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force in France. He states that he found the box very useful when he was in the trenches. He apologises for not answering before as 'it has been very wet weather in The Trenches'.

Fred Firth, Service number 328, of D Company, Leeds Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from Colsterdale. He states that he will keep the gift 'to commemorate the greatest struggle for justice the world has ever known' and in which it was his 'good fortune to take a small part'.

Lance Corporal Sidney Gibson wrote on behalf of himself and Private J Smith, York, both of 10th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment, from Wareham, Dorsetshire, using YMCA headed paper. He states that his comrades were glad to enjoy the chocolate with him.

W Glew wrote two letters from Mess 15, HMS Laurel. In the letter to the Lord Mayor he states that the gift was doubly pleasing to him coming from him and 'dear old York', his native city.

Corporal Charles Freer, Service number 1453, of No 1 Troop, The East Riding of Yorkshire Yeomanry, wrote from Castle Eden, County Durham.

Company Sergeant Major George Gill of 9th Service Battalion, The Prince of Wales Own West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote on headed paper from Belton Park, Grantham. He states that he will cherish the box as a 'souvenir of the stirring times' they live in today, and also as a record of 'the kindly thoughtfulness' of the Lord Mayor and Sheriff.

Edward Freeman wrote from Mess 41, HMS Achilles. He asks the Lord Mayor to tender his thanks to Oscar Rowntree as he is a 'late employee of Rowntrees'.

Mortimer and Rachel Goodwill wrote on behalf of their son, Corporal Thomas Mortimer Goodwill. Their address was 116 Lowther St, York. Mortimer thanks the Lord Mayor and Sheriff for the kindly interest they have taken in the York soldiers during this 'terrible war'. He adds that that they hope and pray that their son 'with the other noble men who have gone out to fight our cause will come back safely and enjoy the kindly present'.

Private A P Grant of Army Pay Corps, wrote from 9 De Grey Terrace, Clarence St, York. He states that his mother is having the box 'framed together with one of Queen Victoria's chocolate boxes (containing the original chocolate) which was sent out to South Africa' to an uncle of his.

Alfred Grantham wrote from HMS Mars, but also gave his York address of 69 Huntington Road. He states that it was very good of the Lord Mayor to 'think a little about those far away from their homes and the old city of York'. The illustration is of the ship.

Private Joe Griffiths wrote from 23 Clarence Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, to ask Mr Wilkinson to thank the Lord Mayor and Sheriff of York for the gift. He states that he will keep the box as a memento and he shared the contents with the householders where he is billeted. He adds that they are nice people, and they are 'getting along well'. He ends by saying he trusts they will 'return safely, after the war is over, hoping that is not too far off'.

John Goodrick, Service number 1595, of Royal Army Medical Corps, wrote from No 3 General Hospital, British Expeditionary Force. He states that he trusts 'these troublesome times may have a speedy termination'.

Sergeant F W Hall of Army Ordnance Corps, used the printed pro-forma to say that he was quite well and had received the parcel.

Lance Corporal Henry Gunton, Service number 12081, of Royal Army Medical Corps, was serving with the 5th Field Ambulance, 2nd Division, 1st Army Corp, British Expeditionary Force. He states that they are having 'very bad weather indeed out here, rain all the time'. He adds he hopes to be spared so he can thank the Lord Mayor when he returns to York. He is keeping the box to show his wife and asks to excuse pencil as they cannot get ink to write with. He ends by saying he 'delivers letters round Burton Stone Lane' as a GPO York employee.

Gunner Norman H Guffick, Service Number 50903, of Royal Garrison Artillery, wrote on YMCA headed paper from The Citadel, Plymouth.

G Hardwick wrote on YMCA headed paper from Rouen, France and was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He says he is writing on behalf of the 'York boys' in his camp and states that the box will be a very nice memento that they will prize with Princess Mary's box.

Private William Harris, Service number 5123, of Headquarters, 18th Hussars, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He states that it is very gratifying to know that the 'Old Town has not forgotten the boys who are doing their little bit'.

Leading Seaman Albert Joseph Hemenway wrote from HMS Grasshopper, c/o GPO Malta. He states his hope that God will spare them to bring the boxes home shortly so they can show their friends and relations what has made them cheerful. He adds that he started at 14 in the Cake Moulding room, joined the navy at 15¼, and has now served 12 years with 2 years 8 months still to do. His sister forwards the Cocoa Works Magazine and he has seen the Lord Mayor's photos in last month's. He encloses a black embroidered ribbon from the ship as a souvenir.

Private A Hayward of Army Service Corps, wrote from 4th London Brigade Supply Office, Supply Depot, St. Albans. He states that it is gratifying to find that 'those at home' take such an interest in the men and that their 'services are appreciated in such high circles'. He adds that there are a few Yorkshireman with him in the corps, but that he has not yet met any 'who actually come from the dear old city itself'.

Thomas R Harrison wrote from 6 Jackson St, Groves, York. He states that he is currently stationed at Aldershot, but received the gift while at home on furlough. He adds that he will keep the 'splendid box' as a souvenir which will enable him, if spared by God to 'weather the great storm', to remember the kindness shown to York men 'trying to uphold the glorious traditions of the past during the great war of Nations'.

Lawrence F Hefferman, Stoker 1st Class, wrote from 45 Mess, HMS Cochrane. He states that he and his chums mean to do their share if they 'get the chance, but there is nothing doing yet'. He adds that he hopes the Lord Mayor has seen his photo in the Herald, along with five more chums, 'all natives of York and proud of it too'.

Bombardier Alfred Harwood, Service number 1336, of 35th Brigade, Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery, was serving with the 7th Division of the British Expeditionary Force. He states his hope that he will 'return home safe with the box along with the gift of Princess Mary's, to keep as souvenirs'.

Mary Hessey wrote on behalf of her husband, Private Hessey. Her address was Oldstead, Malton. She states that he has been wounded and taken prisoner and she is 'sending the box of chocolate on to him in Germany'.

Lieutenant Claude M Boys Hinderer of East Africa Pioneers, wrote from P O 80, Nairobi, British East Africa. He states that 'although under different conditions', they are 'doing a little bit out here for King and Country'. He adds that it is 'exceedingly nice' to think that they are not forgotten by the people at home.

Assistant [?] Paymaster J J Holesworth of Army Pay Wing [?], wrote from 1 Bootham Terrace, York.

Sapper John Richard Hemingway, Service number 55031, of 110th Company, Railway Troops, Royal Engineers, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He writes on a YMCA postcard that he will treasure the gift as a souvenir and that he received it while on guard the previous day.

Sapper Arthur T Hibbett, Service number 59455, of 9th Signal Company, Royal Engineers, wrote from Stanhope Lines, Aldershot. He states that the gift has 'proved a happy link' from his native city.