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This is a fascinating piece of World War II military history involving a Canadian soldier stationed overseas.
WWII Canadian Field Post Office Cover (1941)
This envelope and the accompanying letter provide a personal glimpse into the life of a soldier during the early years of the war.
The Postmark: The front of the cover features a circular FIELD POST OFFICE mark dated DE 1, 41.
The Sender: The reverse side identifies the sender as M. Wood (Service No. H26430) of the 10th Armoured Regt. (F.G.), 5th Armoured Div (A), \"C\" Squadron.
The Regiment: The \"F.G.\" refers to the Fort Garry Horse, a storied armored regiment based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A boxed handstamp also confirms the unit: 10th ARMOURED REGT. A.F. (FORT GARRY\'S) DEC 1 1941 POSTAL.
The Recipient: Addressed to the Good Neighbours Club in Winnipeg, Man., Canada.
The Letter: Dated Nov. 30 from \"Somewhere in England,\" M. Wood writes to thank the club for a Christmas parcel. He mentions that things are \"going alright over here\" and that he is \"getting enough to eat\". In a poignant detail, he notes that he once delivered coal to their establishment in Winnipeg.
Transcription of WWII Canadian Field Post Office Cover (1941)
Front of Envelope:
Postmark: FIELD POST OFFICE / DE 1 / 41 / 4
Addressee: Good Neighbours Club.
Winnipeg Man.Canada.
Manuscript Notation (Top Center): C.A.O.
Back of Envelope:
Sender Information: M. Wood H26430
10th Armoured Regt. (F.G.)5th Armoured Div (A)\"C\" Squadron.
Unit Handstamp: 10th. ARMOURED REGT. A.F.
(FORT GARRY\'S)DEC 1 1941POSTAL
Manuscript Notation (Top): (C.A.O.)
Transcription of the Letter
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Somewhere in England. Nov. 30
Dear Sirs,I received a parcel addressed to me the number was right but the initial was wrong, but the Postmaster said that it was mine. Well I opened it and found that it was a Christmas parcel. I want to thank you very much for the things. I really appreciate the order. Thing are going alright over here for me and I am getting enough to eat. I delivered a couple of
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ton of coal to your establishment one time in Winnipeg. I did not know where you got my name, but I am glad that you did.
Yours sincerelyM. Gregor Wood.
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