Postcard to his wife from Ted

Postcard to his wife from Ted

He reminds his wife that he is writing on the day of their first wedding anniversary. He expresses love for her and says he hopes to be home soon.

1944-10-26

One double sided handwritten card

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[Postkarte]

[2 ink stamps]

[postmark] 10.11.44

MRS EDWARD B THORNHILL
22, HOPE STREET,
BEESTON,
NOTTINGHAM,
ENGLAND.

Absender:

F/SGT. EDWARD. B. THORNHILL
263716
STALAG IVB.

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26.10.1944

My own Darling Wife, Today is our first wedding anniversary, & I have been living that wonderful day over again in my memory, I was never so happy in my life. But never mind because we will soon be together again & all this will be fast a bad dream. Meanwhile Darling, keep smiling, I love you with all my heart. Ted xxx