G Branch

HQ 1 Corps

APO England

20 June 44

My dear Eric,

I know the last time we quaffed our glass of ale that it would be our last for several months and here I am now in France, just exactly a fortnight ago since I landed on D day – The first few days were of course a trifle hectic but since then things have settled down a bit.  Newspapers, usually 3 or 4 days old reach us and more important than ever mail is beginning to come through fairly regularly.  No it won’t be long now before I return to the office for good and shall I be happy – yessir!  once again shall I be drawing plans (I wonder?) – do you remember that grim day when we went out on a trip in your car having read the news that Poland had been invaded?  Seems a lifetime ago.  The prisoners we get and they are many are mostly mere babes or middle aged rather unpleasant looking individuals but nearly all thankful to be out of it.  My kind regards to WSK and all at the office – he will soon be a proud grandfather I fancy.  All the best Eric – write when you get a chance

            Yours ever  Peter

NAAFI Letter form addressed to AHE Brough Esq, Solicitor 3, West Stockwell St, Colchester Essex.  Marked ‘On Active Service.’

Postmarked FIELD POST OFFICE 439 dated 21 JU 44.

Passed by censor 15487 cachet and signed P.C. Benham Capt