The Red Cross sent a number of letters to Frank’s family. The correspondence includes references to broadcasts from Radio Singapore and the correct way to send mail to a prisoner of war.

Letter dated 29th June 1944: Radio broadcast

This letter was sent to the Larkin family regarding a Japanese radio broadcast of the 28th March, 1944. The letter, and the others described on this page, were sent by the Red Cross Bureau for Wounded, Missing and Prisoners of War.

Red Cross Society Correspondence dated 29th June 1944

Letter dated 5th July 1944: B.33 leaflet

This letter was sent to the Larkin family together with the B.33 letter detailed below. The Larkin family had requested a B.33 leaflet from the Red Cross Bureau for Wounded, Missing and Prisoners of War. The B.33 leaflet sets out in great detail how to prepare and address mail destined for a prisoner of war.

Red Cross Society Correspondence dated 5th July 1944
Red Cross Society Correspondence dated 5th July 1944 Reverse
Red Cross Society Correspondence dated 5th July 1944 Front
Red Cross Society Correspondence dated 5th July 1944 Envelope
Letter dated 27th March 1945: Radio broadcast

This letter was sent to the Larkin family regarding a Japanese radio broadcast of the 8th March, 1945. An envelope is also available for viewing.
Red Cross Society Correspondence dated 27th March 1945 Envelope
Red Cross Society Correspondence dated 27th March 1945 Envelope