Undelivered letter to George Thomson from his parents

Undelivered letter to George Thomson from his parents

Written to George as a prisoner of war. Acknowledge receipt of his first postcard and glad to know that he was well cared for by the Red Cross. Relieved to get his camp and POW number so they could now send parcel. Says they wrote to Dulag Luft as well as Geneva. Writes of their news from home. Wishes happy birthday. Stamped on rear that this item was part of undelivered mails which fell into hands of allied forces in Germany - returned to sender.

1944-12-08

Handwritten prisoner of war form

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