Albury Fullerton Jones was just 19 years old when he embarked for service in World War I, he was not to come home.

The Forbes legal clerk enlisted for service on 5 October 1917, and set sail with the 2nd Battalion, 26th Reinforcement on 19 December that same year.

With Private Jones' photograph and service record, Forbes Museum holds a beautiful letter signed by the children of St John's Church of England Sunday School.

It reads,

"On the eve of your departure to enter the great world-wide struggle of right against might, we the children of St John's Church of England Sunday at Forbes desire to express our appreciation of your efforts on our behalf ...

"We realise you will constantly exposed to many dangers, but trust you may be spared to return safely at no very distant date.

"Like many others, we anxiously await the glad news proclaiming peace; and hope that when it is ultimately attained it will be definite and lasting.

"Heartily wishing you God-speed on your perilous undertaking."

Albury was the son of Sydney and Emily Jones, the younger brother of Bill, and attended Forbes Public School as a child.

Private Jones passed away from illness in Sutton Veny Military Hospital in Wiltshire, England, on 26 March 1918 and is laid to rest there.