Notebook of Avon Reah Smith-Ryan, 1942-1945

Conflict:
Second World War, 1939–45
Subject:
  • Prisoner of War
Status:
Open to contributions
Accession number:
AWM2019.22.210
Difficulty:
3

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he wanted me to take over his work at [[?]]. Spent
the day with Roberts & can take over  if he leaves at short
notice. It seems a good comfortable life but will
mean handing over [[?]] of our men to [[?]].
Still if am to be personel more I'd ask to go with them.
The [[?]] postcards came along yesterday and
were duly handed back last night. I hope more [[?]]"
O.K. [[?]] say they should reach [[?]] in
a fortnight. It's a very comforting thought that they 
will get some word from us. I wonder if the arrangement
is reciprical?
It has just been a normal week. 

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