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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