This short piece was sent in by by an anonymous jotwatcher, for which much thanks. It shows a typed military communique about the end of hostilities in World War 1 that was kept by his great, great grandfather and handed down through the family. It reads:
After telling the troops, my great great grandfather folded up this piece of paper and put it in his pocket nearly 100 years ago. It’s been handed down since. It marks the end of the First World War:
Translation:
1) Hostilities shall cease along the entire front at 1100 hrs on November 11th (French time)
2) Until further orders, troops shall not move forward of the line seized by this hour and date. Report exactly the position of the line.
3) All communication with the enemy is forbidden until receipt of instructions by the army commander.
A real piece of history! Now raising a massive gin and tonic to those who gave their tomorrow for me to enjoy my today and I’m surrounded by people I love. Don’t forget to remember.