Postcard of Knocke-Zoute

27 Sep 45

I got here yesterday evening and the Hs are in great form.  I have just returned from a walk round the Place d’Albert and it is too pathetic for words – all the hotels along the front, Carlton included, are desolate, big bottom windows bricked in – all glass smashed and holes in the roofs, no sign of life – more when I write ML            Peter

Headed ‘O A S’ addressed to Mrs Gerald C Benham, 5 Oxford Road Colchester Essex.

No postmark.  Signed P.C. Benham.      

Postcard of Knocke –Albert Plage Casino

Major P.C. Benham,

G Branch

HQ 1 Corps District

BAOR

Thurs 27 Sep 45

I hope this finds its destination and that it doesn’t make you feel too homesick!  I saw it for the first time yesterday evening after a 250 mile trip.  I am staying here until Saturday when Maurice and I go back to Brussels for a weekend at Waterloo – more by letter ML Peter

Headed ‘On Active Service’ addressed to Major Gerald Benham MC, TD, 5 Oxford Road Colchester Essex.

No postmark.  Signed P.C. Benham.