Christmas card from Lawrence Brown to his sisters, Christmas 1915 Letters 1916-1923 Lawrence Brown

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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.

 Lawrence Scott Private Collection https://letters1916.ie/item/5919 English Lawrence Brown H.M.S. Defence Mary Brown Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland Male World War I (1914-1918)

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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 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' H.M.S. Defence Christmas card from Lawrence Brown, Christmas 1915Christmas card from Lawrence Brown to his sisters, Christmas 1915 Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland Letter from Matthew Nathan to John Gordon, 30 March 1916Letter from Richard A. McDowell to Lord Wimborne, Ivor Guest, 18 March 1916Letter from Lawrence Brown to his sister Margaret Brown, 19 November 1915Christmas card from Lawrence Brown to his sisters, Christmas 1915 Lawrence Brown Letter from Lawrence Brown to his sister Margaret Brown, 19 November 1915Christmas card from Lawrence Brown, Christmas 1915Christmas card from Lawrence Brown to his sisters, Christmas 1915