Postcard message, Brocton Camp, Cannock Chase
A photograph of the reverse of a postcard dated 20 September 2017. The address is 493 HS Coy, 'N' Lines, 13 Hut, Brocton. It is addressed to Mrs J. Watson, James Street, Blaby, Leicester.
Postcard Transcript
This postcard was published by R. W. Dawson, Stafford
This postcard is interesting because of the information as follows:
"Brocton Camp
30 November 1918
Dear Rob,
I received your letter alright, ...
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