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Title

Postcard, humourous reads reads " BELFAST, What the Kaiser wants, and the ROYAL IRISH RIFLES will se that he gets it!" from Bob and dated 1915


Description

Collection of archive relating to Rifleman Robert Coates Royal Irish Rifles, he was wounded 9th July 1916 at Vimy Ridge, Battle of the Some and was killed in action 7th June 1917. Robert served for 2 years and 10 months. 'Faithful unto Death'


Theme

Community Voices

Additional Information

Great War Project' Launch and Digital Roadshow (01/07/2018 Spectrum Centre)


Date

N/a


Classification

Postcard

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