Prisoner of war letter
Mr Chambers found the letter when he was clearing out his family home around 1990. His father had been very active in the British Legion in Chippenham.
Released prisoner of war letter from the King, a welcome home letter.
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ken chambers
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LANGUAGE
eng
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2
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Europeana 1914-1918
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Numerous POW cards, letters etc. || Pte Frederick Reuben Norton (267202), Sherwood Foresters, went to France on 5th June 1917. He kept a brief diary of locations and activity until his capture at Bullecourt, France. He sent home cards and letters thoughout his captivity, which have been saved by the family. There is a photograph of his son Herbert, which he carried during the war. His will, dated 5th February 1918, has also survived.
