David Seymour Posted 24 November , 2004 Share Posted 24 November , 2004 Has anybody else come across handwritten letters from the King to returning POWs. The one I have seen is manuscript in blue ink on one side of Buckingham Palace (address in red at top of page) notepaper, and signed George RI. Look forward to hearing from you. Best wishes, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Denham Posted 24 November , 2004 Share Posted 24 November , 2004 David I seem to remember this being discussed before. A search should deliver something. The document is actually printed but it does look handwritten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBettsMCDCM Posted 24 November , 2004 Share Posted 24 November , 2004 I did have one of these until fairly recently with a rather Battered Victory Medal,to the Worcesters.They are indeed Printed Facsimile " Handwritten" & "Signed",Not Written by Hand.The Regimental & Serviceman's Details however were Hand~Written by a Different Hand in Black Ink @ the Top Right Hand Corner {Facing} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9th Black Watch Posted 24 November , 2004 Share Posted 24 November , 2004 Hi David, I have a pair and scroll to Pte. Joseph N. Moss, 8th Border Regiment. It's exactly as Harry describes. In addition there's an interesting letter from 2/Lieut. H. J. Graham, C Company, dated 13 August 1918, indicating that Moss was reported missing on 27 May. "In the particular area where C Company were fighting a number of our men were surounded & taken prisoners by the enemy & it is possible Pte. Moss was one of this number". If anyone has an interest in the regiment I'd be happy to post a scan. All the best, Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Half-pint Posted 25 November , 2004 Share Posted 25 November , 2004 <crest> Buckingham Palace. 1918. The Queen joins me in welcoming you on your release from the miseries & hardships, which you have endured with so much patience & courage. During these many months of trial, the early rescue of our gallant Officers & Men from the cruelties of their captivity has been uppermost in our thoughts. We are thankful that this longed for day has arrived, & that back in the old Country you will be able once more to enjoy the happiness of a home & to see good days among those who anxiously look for your return. George R.I. =========================== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Seymour Posted 25 November , 2004 Author Share Posted 25 November , 2004 Half-pint, That's the wording I've seen. So we think it's a cunning printing job do we? Many thanks everyone! Best wishes, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Half-pint Posted 25 November , 2004 Share Posted 25 November , 2004 Hi, David: Sorry, I simply don't know ... although it does make sense ... all those letters! and it is not addressed personally. Still, Grandad was very glad to have it. Regards, Alison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadier Posted 25 November , 2004 Share Posted 25 November , 2004 My mother has a letter from Buckingham Palace sent to my Great Grandmother, expressing The King's thanks at her having, off the top of my head, 8 sons in the services. The letter and address etc appear to be individually typed but The King's signature is almost certainly stamped or printed on in some way. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbrydon Posted 25 November , 2004 Share Posted 25 November , 2004 I enclose a photo of my example of the Kings letter to returning Prisoners of War.The whole is certainly a facsimile although a good quality one.Mine has the added bonus that is is addressed in hand writting in the top left hand corner to " 405922 Pte.Bowman.F.W. 18th Kings Liverpool Regt." Peter Brdyon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevem Posted 25 November , 2004 Share Posted 25 November , 2004 Soldiers details were not always added to the letter. There is an unamed one on Speedbid at the moment. I think the envelopes in which they were issued often had the details written on them. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Half-pint Posted 25 November , 2004 Share Posted 25 November , 2004 Grandad's also has his rank & name, number & unit handwritten across the top. Rank given as Sgt which, as far as I know, he wasn't ;-). ac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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