Postcard from Harold Dryhurst to Kaye Wagstaff

Postcard from Harold Dryhurst to Kaye Wagstaff

First correspondence to someone he knew but forgot her surname. Notes he landed in his unfortunate predicament. Hopes she still has his photograph and that he might see her soon.

1944-01-23

Two sided handwritten prisoner of war postcard

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Kriegsgefangenenpost
[rubber stamp] Stalag VIII B
Postkarte

Miss Kay,
Police Station,
High Street,
Tring Hertfordshire.

Sender:
H.G. Dryhurst
26826

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Kriegsgefangenenlager

23.1.1944.

Dear Kay, Probably you remember me, Gerald. I have omitted to include your surname having forgotten it Only a short while after your pleasant acquaintance I landed in this unfortunate predicament. You still have my photo eh! Possibly I'll see you soon Cheerio sweet memories.
Harold xxx