Russia: Siberian Expedition 1918-22: British Forces, 1918 (Nov. 20) Russian coloured greeting postcard sent from Archangel to Birkenhead, England franked 5k., showing “INTELLIGENCE/G.H.Q. Northern/Russia Exp: Force/Passed by Censor.” four line handstamp in violet and part censor strip in corner, believed sent by Capt. John Hutchinson of Royal Army Service Corps to his young son with message dated Nov. 15. The British Army deployed two battalions, the 9th Hampshire Regiment and 25th Middlesex Regiment, comprising around 1,800 troops, and a military mission of 500 men to Siberia, made up of 250 officers and 250 non-commissioned officers, who took part in the training and equipping of the White forces. Photo. (Image1)

Russia: Siberian Expedition 1918-22: British Forces, 1919 incoming cover addressed to “97669 Pte W.S. Roberts/R.A.M.C. 55 Stat Hp./ c/o 85th General Hp./Elope/North Russian Exp. Force”, sent from London on Feb. 27 franked 1d. and showing Army P.O. P.B.2 Apr. 1 and P.B.26 (Oberzerskaya) Apr. 9 c.d.s’s but undelivered on arrival at the Solombola Hospital and redirected, arriving finally at Base Records where addressee confirmed by endorsement “Killed in Action 17/3/19” by Major commanding. The British Army deployed two battalions, the 9th Hampshire Regiment and 25th Middlesex Regiment, comprising around 1,800 troops, and a military mission of 500 men to Siberia, made up of 250 officers and 250 non-commissioned officers, who took part in the training and equipping of the White forces. Private Walter Stanley Roberts is commemorated on the memorial at the Archangel Allied Cemetery. Photo. (Image1)

Russia: Siberian Expedition 1918-22: British Forces, 1919 incoming cover addressed to “Major W.H. Wilkin/The Sherwood Foresters/Slavo-British Legion/”Elope”/N. Russia E. Force”, sent from South Molton, Devon on June 11 franked 1d. and with ms. fowarding note to “4 N R Regt/Dwina” (River). The British Army deployed two battalions, the 9th Hampshire Regiment and 25th Middlesex Regiment, comprising around 1,800 troops, and a military mission of 500 men to Siberia, made up of 250 officers and 250 non-commissioned officers, who took part in the training and equipping of the White forces. Photo. (Image1)

Russia: Siberian Expedition 1918-22: British Forces, 1919 (July 28) Canadian Y.M.C.A. envelope endorsed “On Active Service” addressed by Drummer J. Morley, 25th Batalion, Middlesex Regt. to his wife in Douglas, Isle of Man with rather indistinct c.d.s. of the British Mission P.O., with interesting enclosed letter headed “Vladivostock/July 21st 1919” reporting that the “Russian Volunteer Fleet have ceased running, the men being out on strike in sympathy with the railway workers. Still boats do come from Japan, so I expect we shall receive the long looked for mail some day”. The British Army deployed two battalions, the 9th Hampshire Regiment and 25th Middlesex Regiment, comprising around 1,800 troops, and a military mission of 500 men to Siberia, made up of 250 officers and 250 non-commissioned officers, who took part in the training and equipping of the White forces. Photo. (Image1)

Russia: Siberian Expedition 1918-22: British Forces, 1919 (July 28) stampless “On Active Service” envelope from Murmansk to Devonport, England with Army Post Office P.B.1 c.d.s. and endorsed sent by a lieutenant of the Intelligence Corps showing violet “X42” in circle alongside. The British Army deployed two battalions, the 9th Hampshire Regiment and 25th Middlesex Regiment, comprising around 1,800 troops, and a military mission of 500 men to Siberia, made up of 250 officers and 250 non-commissioned officers, who took part in the training and equipping of the White forces. Photo. (Image1)

Russia: Siberian Expedition 1918-22: British Forces, 1919 (Aug. 1) Canadian Y.M.C.A. envelope endorsed “On Active Service” addressed by Drummer J. Morley, 25th Batalion, Middlesex Regt. to his wife in Douglas, Isle of Man with c.d.s. of the British Mission P.O., the enclosed letter on Army & Navy Young Men’s Christian Association letterhead dated “Vladivostock/July 24th ‘19” reporting that “I feel confident we shall have left here by the end of August!”. The British Army deployed two battalions, the 9th Hampshire Regiment and 25th Middlesex Regiment, comprising around 1,800 troops, and a military mission of 500 men to Siberia, made up of 250 officers and 250 non-commissioned officers, who took part in the training and equipping of the White forces. Photo. (Image1)

Russia: Siberian Expedition 1918-22: British Forces, 1919 (Aug. 19) stampless envelope to Cirencester, Gloucestershire with Army Post Office P.B.1 c.d.s. and endorsed by commanding officer at lower left, twice censored showing circular “PASSED BY CENSOR/(crown)” in black and also in purple tying “OPENED BY/BASE CENSOR No. 16” label at top, part flap missing. The British Army deployed two battalions, the 9th Hampshire Regiment and 25th Middlesex Regiment, comprising around 1,800 troops, and a military mission of 500 men to Siberia, made up of 250 officers and 250 non-commissioned officers, who took part in the training and equipping of the White forces. Photo. (Image1)

Russia: Siberian Expedition 1918-22: Canadian Forces, 1919 incoming cover addressed to “L. Corpl. G. Greatorex/A Co. 250 Canadian Regt./C.E.F. in Siberia”, sent from Luton, England on Apr. 21 franked 1d. and subsequently returned to sender with Vancouver and Toronto return and transit marks. The Canadian forces of just over 4,000 men under the command of Major General James H. Elmsley remained mainly in Vladivostok undertaking policing duties, the Canadian government refusing to allow them to move to the front and removing the troops Canada between April and June 1919. Photo. (Image1)

Russia: Siberian Expedition 1918-22: U.S. Forces, 1919 incoming cover endorsed from American flagship USS “Brooklyn” and addressed to “Henry G. Streed/Headquarters Company/American Expeditionary Force//Vladivostock/Siberia” sent franked 1c., 2c. (straight edges) with Apr. 18 duplex, flap missing and slight soiling but scarce. The A.E.F. in Siberia eventually totalled 7,950 officers and enlisted men under the command of Maj. Gen. William S. Graves including the U.S. Army's 27th and 31st Infantry Regiments transferred from the Philippines, supplemented by large numbers of volunteers from the 12th, 13th, and 62nd Infantry Regiments of the 8th Division. Photo. (Image1)

Russia: Siberian Expedition 1918-22: U.S. Forces, 1919 (May 17) Y.M.C.A. stampless envelope to Missouri, U.S.A. endorsed “(S)oldier’s Mail” by Private James D. Sisk and countersigned at lower left by 2nd Lt. Leslie Woodmansee, showing U.S. Postal Agency Siberia “1” duplex and American Expeditionary Force large boxed “A.E.F. SIBERIA/CENSORED”. The AEF in Siberia eventually totalled 7,950 officers and enlisted men under the command of Maj. Gen. William S. Graves including the U.S. Army's 27th and 31st Infantry Regiments, supplemented by large numbers of volunteers from the 12th, 13th, and 62nd Infantry Regiments of the 8th Division. Photo. (Image1)

Russia: Siberian Expedition 1918-22: U.S. Forces, incoming Philippines 2c. stationery envelope with added 4c. addressed to “A.P. Goff, Capt. M.C./American Expeditionary Force/Vladivostock/Siberia” sent by his wife Sept. 23 from Mt. McKinley, Rizal with double circle “PASSED BY CENSOR/1804” in purple. The A.E.F. in Siberia eventually totalled 7,950 officers and enlisted men under the command of Maj. Gen. William S. Graves including the U.S. Army's 27th and 31st Infantry Regiments transferred from the Philippines, supplemented by large numbers of volunteers from the 12th, 13th, and 62nd Infantry Regiments of the 8th Division. Photo. (Image1)

Russia: Siberian Expedition 1918-22: U.S. Forces, 1919 (Dec. 26) stampless envelope addressed c/o the U.S. Customs House in Honolulu endorsed “Soldier’s Mail”, sent by infantry regiment private, countersigned at lower left by 2nd Lt. J.K. Buchanan, showing U.S. Postal Agency Siberia “1” duplex and scarcer boxed “A.E.F. Siberia/Passed as Censored/Base Censor” in blue-green. The A.E.F. in Siberia eventually totalled 7,950 officers and enlisted men under the command of Maj. Gen. William S. Graves including the U.S. Army's 27th and 31st Infantry Regiments transferred from the Philippines, supplemented by large numbers of volunteers from the 12th, 13th, and 62nd Infantry Regiments of the 8th Division. Photo. (Image1)