posted on 2024-02-23, 22:59authored byGreat War Archive Project Team
Transcript:
"My address is
Name: L/Cpl. Wenham
Christian Name: William
Comp: British
5th Lincs Regt
Camp of prisoners of war
No: 2683
Cottbus No I
Germany
Mrs East
45 Barcroft St
New Cleethorpes
Grimsby
Lincs
England
8.7.17
My Dear Sister. Just a line in answer to your most welcome letter, hoping you are all in good health as it leaves me champion just at present. I am very pleased to hear Mother is better and I hope she remains so We are having splendid weather. I hope you are having the same. Well Dear Sister I am longing to see you all. Give my love to Mother also to everyone I know. A kiss for the children xxx [deleted: W] Very pleased to hear Tom is alright. No more from Your Ever Loving Brother, Billy xxxxxx"