Correspondence between Herbert Vincent Reynolds and his family, 1918-1919 - Part 11

Conflict:
First World War, 1914–18
Subject:
  • Documents and letters
Status:
Open for review
Accession number:
AWM2018.19.26
Difficulty:

Page 1 / 10

same teate seeed reenene ane 81878RIR 622 Or Bhe 4 Sept 11 1915 M 00000 EEA olds so Albert Tebastopd o00000000ooooooooOO
Returned Letter Office, A.L.F. Melbourne. G.21679. Albert St Tebastopal Leforih Australia ma
267. Peter St Macclesfield Ches. England 15th Oct. 18. Dear Mrs. Reynolds. Have received such Herbert to - day. joyful news from One cannot help sharing your happiness It seems almost like a dream to hear - there are hopes of his return home. It is about six weeks since we heard from him before to-day. We were feeling quite uneasy about him England by Expect he is in God willing) Also, hoping to now him any day, that is, if see they are fortunate enough to get If not, we shall be very leave. disappointed. Your welcome letter came to hand some weeks since, the book Bollarat, is of views last week.
fine looking place. Ive seen noth a and like it have. It makes one feel like emigrating. I was so pleased hear the photographs arrived safely to feeling, somewhat responsible for then myself. Yes they are indeed very good Just like Herbert was when we him but very much changed saw last. from you saw him when years makes a big dif Four a youth under the best ference in circumstances, to say nothing of the hardships of the past four years. I cannot express my Popinion about Herbert. He is indeed a fine every respect, andC fellow in all my heart he will hope with be protected in the future as in Having nothing further to the past. say must close with Pihdest Regard to all and Believe me Yours Sincerely Ada Lennedy
Mrs. Reynolds. Sth Albert. X1 Tebastopol Ballaral Victoria Australia
18
BR. Form No. 7. SeATKSIES WSAAtASAN CAASS in all communications resimental of address to- number, rank, full name, and unit AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE. BASE RECORDS of Soldier referred to are to be MIEIDOUNEN Mtated CNP. BASE RECORDS OFFICE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE. MELBOURNE, 25th November, 1918. Dear Madam, I am in receipt of cable advice to the effect that No. 622 Private H. V. Reynolds, is returning to Australia, and his name will be 1st Field Ambulance, published in the Press under List 7On A further notification will be published some 24 hours before arrival stating that the troops whose names appeared in List POr will disembark at a certain hour. Begond this no further information can be supplied. It is regretted that the movements or name of the transport on which he is arriving cannot be disclosed. It is to be noted that, owing to possible mutilations in the cabled advice and other causes, this notification may not be correct pending verification from the roll on arrival of the troopship. Yours faithfully, Ihean Major, D117SII.1S.—C.446. Officer in Charge, Base Records.
S 6 100 122261473 2011B TETORIR 28.80 800 Mrs. Reynolds, Albert Street, SASTOPOL. VI C. I not Delivered within 7 Days please return to Officer in Charge, Base Records, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne. d 1t A J 6 p mo8 2
267. Peter St. Macchshield Cheshire 22/1/19 Dear Enerybody first let me thank you fore the nive collection of postcards which came to hand a few days ago, I suppose Bert told you what a nice collection I had of the churches all over the British Eslis, and I thought I would like a few from Aussie, and am very pleased with the collection you sent me, and I thank you so much How are you all, happy I hope, you must have your dear boy home by now, and turned into a cive hote nice it will be for you, won't it This morning we received a letter from him written att uex on the 14 Nov and I whould think it was had been having a trip round on its own as we also received a card last Saturda posted from Durban on the 26th Nov. Anyway we were very pleased to hear he had got so far, in safety, and are expecting to hear from Aussu adyday now.
By the way, I don't know if Ada told you, but there is a tparcel on the way, if it reaches cafely we shall host the remainder (on, perhaps you will get them in due course Also there n some photographs hicking about one for you, one for Auntie Margiret and one for Cousin Wi, so I hope one or the other arrives I suppose Ado told you what a good time we had at Xmas, it was a treat to have both Harry and Herb at home, unfortunately I dont think it will occur again Harry is at Weymouth expects to sail anyday. so you can quiss he is rather excited about it, he stayed with us almost a month, but like your own boy it was all to short for us, of course for their part I think the best is yet to be, and good luck to them. Hope you are all very well, and trust that we shall hear from you soon, with kindet regards and best wishes from all Yours very sincerly. G. Kinnedy

No 622.
Pte H. V Reynolds
Abe
Albert . St
Sebastopol
VIC.
Aus
[*Sept 11 1918*]

 

Returned Letter Office,
A.I.F.,
Melbourne.
Albert St
Sebastopol
Victoria
Australia
[*12d*]

 

267. Peter St
Macclesfield
Ches. England.
15th Oct. 18.
Dear Mrs. Reynolds.
Have received such
joyful news from Herbert to-day.
One cannot help sharing your
happiness!
It seems almost like a dream
to hear - there are hopes of his return
home.
It is about six weeks since we
heard from him before to-day. we
were feeling quite uneasy about
him.
Expect he is in England by
now. (God willing) Also hoping to
see him any day, that is, if
they are fortunate enough to get
leave. If not, we shall be very
disappointed.
Your welcome letter came
to hand some weeks since, the book
of views last week. Ballarat, is

 

a fine looking place. I've seen nothing
like it here. It makes one
feel like emigrating.
I was so pleased
to hear the photographs arrived safely,
feeling, somewhat responsible for them
myself.
Yes, they are indeed very good.
Just like Herbert was when we
saw him, but very much changed
from when you saw him last.
Four years makes a big difference
in a youth under the best
circumstances, to say nothing of the
hardships of the past four years.
I cannot express my opinion
about Herbert. He is indeed a fine
fellow in every respect, and I
hope with all my heart he will
be protected in the future as in
the past. Having nothing further to
say must close with Kindest Regards
to all and
Believe me
Yours Sincerely
Ada. Kennedy.

 

Mrs. Reynolds.
Albert. St. Sth.
Sebastopol.
Ballarat.
Victoria.
Australia

 

15/10/18

 

AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE.
BASE RECORDS OFFICE,
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE,
MELBOURNE, 25th November, 1918.
GMP.
Dear Madam,
I am in receipt of cable advice to the effect that No. 622 Private H.V. Reynolds,
1st Field Ambulance, is returning to Australia, and his name will be
published in the Press under List "O" A further notification will be published some 24
hours before arrival stating that the troops whose names appeared in List "O" will
disembark at a certain hour. Beyond this no further information can be supplied. It is
regretted that the movements or name of the transport on which he is arriving cannot be
disclosed.
It is to be noted that, owing to possible mutilations in the cabled advice and other
causes, this notification may not be correct pending verification from the roll on arrival of
the troopship.
Yours faithfully,
JM Lean Major,
Officer in Charge, Base Records.
BH2

 

Mrs. Reynolds,
Albert Street,
SEBASTOPOL. VIC.
Officer in Charge, Base Records,
Victoria Barracks, Melbourne.
[*24 Elpin St
Hawthorn*]

 

267, Peter St,
Macclesfield
Cheshire.
22/1/19.
Dear Everybody,
First let me thank you for the nice
collection of postcards which came to hand a few
days ago, I suppose Bert told you what a nice
collection I had of the churches all over the
British Isles, and I thought I would like a few
from Aussie, and am very pleased with the
collection you sent me, and I thank you so much.
How are you all, happy I hope, you must have
your dear boy home by now, and turned into
a "civi" how nice it will be for you, won't it
This morning we received a letter from him
written at sea on the 17th Nov and I should
think it was had been having a trip round on
its own as we also received a card last Saturday
posted from Durban on the 26th Nov.
Anyway we were very pleased to hear he had got
so far, in safety, and are expecting to hear
from Aussie any day now.

 

By the way, I don't know if Ada told you, but
there is a parcel on the way, if it reaches safely
we shall post the remainder on, perhaps you
will get them in due course.
Also there ^are some photographs kicking about,
one for you, one for Auntie Margeret and one for
Cousin Vi, so I hope one or the other arrives
I suppose Ada told you what a god time
we had at Xmas, it was a treat to have both
Harry and Herb. at home, unforlunately I don't
think it will occur again.
Harry is at Weymouth expects to sail anyday.
so you can guess he is rather excited about it.
he stayed with us almost a month, but like
your own boy it was all to short for us, of course
for their part I think the best is yet to be, and
good luck to them.
Hope you are all very well, and trust that
we shall hear from you soon, with kindest
regards and best wishes from all.
Yours very sincerly.
G. Kennedy.

 

 

Last edited by:
RosemaryRosemary
Last edited on:

Last updated: