posted on 2024-02-23, 22:59authored byGreat War Archive Project Team
Transcript:
"My address is
Name: Lc Cpl. Wenham
Christian Name: William
Comp: British
5 Batt Lincs Regt
Camp of prisoners of war
No: 2683
Cottbus No I
Germany
Mrs East
45 Barcroft St
New Cleethorpes
Grimsby
Lincs
England,
9.12.17
Dear Sister & All, Just a line hoping you are all in real good health, as it leaves me champion just at the present. I was very pleased to hear that Mother and all are keeping in good health. Well Dear, we have had some snow here but it has fined up a bit now. I hope it is alright at home. I am longing to see you all, and I sincerely hope it won't be long. Give my Best Love to Mother & all. A kiss for the children xxx and accept the same yourself from Your Loving Brother Billy xx A Merry Xmas to everyone xx"