Letter from Alan Green to his parents

Letter from Alan Green to his parents

Alan has moved to a different camp. He has had news that his friend, Pip is missing. He has been reading a lot. He asks for an Oxford Concise Dictionary.

1942-11-15

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[underlined] Kriegsgefangenenpost [/underlined]

[inserted] M. LUFTPOST Rec'd. 18/1/43 Written 15/11/42
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Mr & Mrs W.H. Green
“Hollingworth”
Firs Estate
Kenilworth Rd
Coventry
England

[sender] F/O Green
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Schubin 15-11-42

My Dear Folks

I am afraid that some considerable time has elapsed since I was last able to write, but trust that you have not been worrying too much. I have now moved, and settled myself into a new camp, - OFLA6 XXI B. Although my address will remain the same for letters, it will be necessary to mail parcels here in future.

Have you had any news of Pip? I was very sorry to hear about his being missing. He and I were the very best of friends, and have gone through thick & thin together & were even taking out two sisters when back on the squadron. He was one of the finest chaps I have ever met! Please give me any news as soon as possible.

How is Basil? I am pleased to hear that he has managed to meet some of the boys out there. - He must be a captain now!

Your last letter to arrive here was posted on Oct 8th. I have also rec'd letters from Shiela [sic] Pearson, Uncle E, Seabourne, the Pharmaceutical Society, Mary S & others. I have not as yet rec'd any parcels, but expect to do so before or about Christmas. Please thank all these people for their kindness, and tell them that I will endeavour to write, but cannot promise, owing to my ration of letters being so small. The restrictions on incoming mail have been lifted, and the number of letters I receive should subsequently increase.

Conditions here are pretty much the same as at the last camp, and I am doing quite a lot of reading. I have just finished “Fame is the Spur” - I think you might have a crack at it. Many of the scenes are set in your native county. I am quite well & will write again as soon as possible. Your Affectionate Son Alan.

P.S. Please send me an OXFORD. C. DICTIONARY.