Tommy Atkin's Letters: The History of the British Army Postal Service from 1795

In conclusion, it is approptiate to stress that this publication and indeed the Special Exhibition it accompanies should be seen as a tribute to all those soldiers who, often in the most difficult conditions, have ensured that the letters were delivered - one of the most important morale boosters as any soldier will testify!

Although the story which Peter Boyden tells starts in 1795, it should not be forgotten that the work continues in 1990 with soldiers under the command of Brigadier Neil Kelly, Director of Defence Postal and Courier Services maintaining the same very high traditions of service both to colleagues in particualr and society in general. - From the foreword.