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.

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.

38 Prisoner of War autograph book