No mail received this week, but a fairly good supply of Red Cross parcels. He asks her to write to Bill's mother to let her know he is OK. One sentence has been censored. He is good health and spirits.
No letters but he received a parcel with clothes. Soap was missing but they liked the chocolate. He received 200 cigarettes from Flo Sharpe. His friend Bill has not been getting many letters and asks his mum to contact Bill's mother. He has been to a…
He has received only one letter with a POW Relatives Association photograph. He has shared that with his fellow prisoners of war so that they can pass it on to their families.
He has received five letters. Weather is improving. Three lines are blacked out by the censor. He is expecting Red Cross parcels but needs cigarette parcels.
He has received two letters from his mother. He has had some war news which he says is very cheering. They are short of Red Cross parcels and cigarettes.
He has received two letters and a clothing parcel. He asks for chocolate, socks, toothpaste soap 'etc'. He is getting his top teeth taken out. He is in good spirits and healthy.
Only two Christmas cards from Nellie received. Church service, football and a variety show to look forward to at Christmas. Weather is very poor. He is in good health and spirits. He describes the Christmas menu.
Only one letter received this week. He has met someone who thinks he knows his father. They have 2000 parcels for Christmas. He is in good spirits and health.
He received a cigarette and tobacco parcel from Manchester Relatives Association. Weather is cold but news is heartening. They are getting Red Cross parcels again.