He never saw his daughter, item 61
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Kriegsgefangenenlager German word for prisoner of war camp
Limburg (Lahn), 1st May 1916 The underlined portions were blank spaces written in by hand.
This is my address:
This section is contained in a box, with underlined spaces written by hand:
Prisoner of War
Name: Sgt W. O'Reilly R Irish Fusrs.
4 Comp. II Batl.
Camp of Prisoners of War
Limburg (Lahn) Germany. End of boxed section
The indications mentioned above must be reproduced in the address.
The following is handwritten in provided space:
My dear Annie. Your two welcome letters received
many thanks. So Maggie is at it again, more power to
her, delighted you are all well. I'm getting quite jealous of
Andy and Baby. I'm sure she is very Sweet. I hope your
father is keeping well. I havent heard from Daddy for
some time. I hope Jane Brown is feeling good, also
Rosey. I wish I was home where the grass is green
and having fun with Baby. Will you please acknowledge
some parcels for me
To the left of the provided writing space in the margin, there is a printed statement that has been highlighted with an orange color:
Inkwriting not allowed.
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Kriegsgefangenenlager
Limburg (Lahn), 1st May 1916 The underlined portions were blank spaces written in by hand.
This is my address:
This section is contained in a box, with underlined spaces written by hand:
Prisoner of War
Name: Sgt W. O'Reilly R Irish Fusrs.
4 Comp. II Batl.
Camp of Prisoners of War
Limburg (Lahn) Germany. End of boxed section
The indications mentioned above must be reproduced in the address.
The following is handwritten in provided space:
My dear Annie. Your two welcome letters received
many thanks. So Maggie is at it again, more power to
her, delighted you are all well. I'm getting quite jealous of
Andy and Baby. I'm sure she is very Sweet. I hope your
father is keeping well. I havent heard from Daddy for
some time. I hope Jane Brown is feeling good, also
Rosey. I wish I was home where the grass is green
and having fun with Baby. Will you please acknowledge
some parcels for me
To the left of the provided writing space in the margin, there is a printed statement that has been highlighted with an orange color:
Inkwriting not allowed.
-
Kriegsgefangenenlager
Limburg (Lahn), 1st May 1916 ...The underlined portions were blank spaces written in by hand.
This is my address:
Prisoner of War This section is contained in a box, with underlined spaces written by hand.
Name: Sgt W. O'Reilly R Irish Fusrs.
4 Comp. II Batl.
Camp of Prisoners of War
Limburg (Lahn) Germany. End of boxed section
The indications mentioned above must be reproduced in the address.
The following is handwritten in provided space.
My dear Annie. Your two welcome letters received
many thanks. So Maggie is at it again, more power to
her, delighted you are all well. I'm getting quite jealous of
Andy and Baby. I'm sure she is very Sweet. I hope your
father is keeping well. I havent heard from Daddy for
some time. I hope Jane Brown is feeling good, also
Rosey. I wish I was home where the grass is green
and having fun with Baby. Will you please acknowledge
some parcels for me
To the left of the provided writing space in the margin, there is a printed statement that has been highlighted with an orange color:
Inkwriting not allowed.
-
Kriegsgefangenenlager
Limburg (Lahn), 1st May 1916 ...The underlined portions were blank spaces written in by hand.
This is my address:
Prisoner of War This section is contained in a box, with underlined spaces written by hand.
Name: Sgt W. O'Reilly R Irish Fusrs.
4 Comp. II Batl.
Camp of Prisoners of War
Limburg (Lahn) Germany. End of boxed section
The indications mentioned above must be reproduced in the address.
The following is handwritten in provided space.
My dear Annie. Your two welcome letters received
many thanks. So Maggie is at it again, more power to
her, delighted you are all well. I'm getting quite jealous of
Andy and Baby. I'm sure she is very Sweet. I hope your
father is keeping well. I havent heard from Daddy for
some time. I hope Jane Brown is feeling good, also
Rosey. I wish I was home where the grass is green
and having fun with Baby. Will you please acknowledge
some parcels for me
To the left of the provided writing space in the margin, there is a printed statement that has been highlighted with an orange color:
Inkwriting not allowed.
Description
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Limburg, Germany
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Kilmainhamwood, Co. Meath, Ireland
Location(s)
Story location Kilmainhamwood, Co. Meath, Ireland
Document location Limburg, Germany
- ID
- 3369 / 41147
- Contributor
- Eilish Lamb
May 1, 1916
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