My father sent six prisoner of war postcards during his internment as a prisoner of war. The postcards were sent to his family via the Red Cross. Prisoners of war were not able to write very much. Space was limited. The messages were also used as the basis for broadcasts by Radio Singapore.
Postcard received September 9th, 1943
Message: Dear Dad, Hope the family are all well. Am unwounded and in good health. Best wishes to Bill. Don’t worry. Love to all. Frank.
Postcard received September 12th, 1943
Message: Dear Dad, Am unwounded and in good health. Love to all. Give my best wishes to Kath McNamara. Good luck to Bill. Love, Frank.
Postcard received December 1st, 1943
Message: I am interned in No. 4 POW Camp Thailand. My health is excellent. I am working for pay. Please see that Dad and family is taken care. My love to you Frank. [This postcard was pre-printed]
Postcard received September 9th, 1944
Message: I am interned in No. 4 POW Camp Thailand. My health is excellent. I am working for pay. Please see that all concerned is taken care. My love to you Frank. [This postcard was pre-printed]
Postcard received December 28th, 1944
Message: Your mails (and —) are received with thanks. My health is good. I am working for pay. My best regards to Dad and family. Yours ever, Frank. [This postcard was pre-printed].
Postcard received July 26th, 1945
Message: Love to family. Congratulations to you and Alice and best wishes for a happy future. Am in good health and am praying for my return as soon as possible. Sincerest wishes to Bill. Regards to all my friends. Frank.
