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1975.040.001
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1975.040
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Case, Writing
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Soldier's Writing Case, 1916-17 (Odlum)
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72nd BATTALION CEF, SH of C
72e BATAILLON CEF, SH de C
British Soldier's Writing Case, 1916-17 (Odlum) with poppy
British soldier's Writing Case, 1916 - 1917, with pressed flowers gathered by Private E.J. Odlum, 72nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders of Canada while under shell fire.
ONE OF THE FLOWERS IS AN ORIGINAL POPPY FROM FLANDERS' FIELDS!!
2030165 Pte Edward Faraday OdIum arrived in France on 23 May 1917. He was later attached to the 4th Canadian Division on .25 August 1917.
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