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Second World War POW postcard

Japanese imperial Army
c. 1944
Overview

Second World War Japanese POW postcard sent from Private L.O. Moir to his mother in Western Australia. On thin aged card there are some Japanese symbol stamps and a handwritten address on the front. On the reverse is a handwritten note from Pte Moir.

Historical information

Postcard sent home to parents from Japanese POW camp in Thailand by Private L. O. Moir during the Second World War.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-12-2008.7.4.d
Item type
Postcards
Themes
War and Conflict > World War 2
Material
Card
Width
140 mm
Height or length
90 mm
Inscriptions and markings

On front of card there are a number of printed and stamped Japanese symbols plus a Censor stamp in purple and a red stamp “Sce DES PRISONNIERS DE GUERRE”. Also there is a handwritten address in ink “Mrs G.C. Moir / Glenelg / Borden / Western Australia”. On the reverse is a handwritten message “Dear Mum and Dad / Pleased to let / you know I am happy and well. / Our treatment and living conditions / are good so do not worry. / Lots of love to you, Dad / and family / Your loving son Lloyd / L.O. Moir. W.X9338. Private.”

Keywords
Second World War
Prisoner of War
Japanese Imperial Army
Year
c. 1944
Primary significance criteria
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Google Maps search term / URL
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gWHZtRH1mm24SAjK8
Geotag
-35.030449, 117.912878

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Second World War POW postcard sent from Pte L.O. MOIR
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