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Above, the Union Flag and the Red Ensign (Merchant Navy) Image of a thatched house
in snow, at dusk. An elderly man approaches, carrying a bundle of sticks on his back.
Surrounded by an elaborate frame. Fondest memories ever cling
Through all the changes
time may bring
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Christmas, 1915 'Times change and circumstances alter, but the
kindly thoughts and pleasant memories that are
associated with Christmas grow deeper year by
year.' With Kind Regards
and
Best Wishes for Christmas
and the coming Year. From
Lawrence To his dear little sisters Mary and Nellie
with love. Will write later
on as we are on our way
to malta or the dardnells
good By XXXXXXX H. M. S. 'Defence'
This Christmas card contains a brief message from Lawrence Brown (1896–1916) to his
sisters, Mary and Nellie. This card was written on board the H.M.S. Defence. Lawrence
sends his love to his sisters and writes that he was on his way to Malta or the Dardanelles.Lawrence
Brown was a gunner in the Royal Marine Artillery. On 31 May 1916 the HMS Defence was
sunk during the Battle of Jutland, the largest naval battle of the Great War, and
Lawrence was killed. His body was never recovered.