Letter with message for returning prisoners of war by King George VI

Title
Letter with message for returning prisoners of war by King George VI
Year/Period
September 1945
Object Type
letters (correspondence)
Material
ink, paper (fiber product)
Technique
printing (process)
Dimension
Object size: 23.1 x 18.4 cm
Accession No.
2014-01463
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore

Every returning British POW held by the Japanese received one of these printed letters from King George VI, which bids them 'a very warm welcome home' and recognises the 'suffering' which they have undergone. The King hopes that the POWs' 'return from captivity' will bring them and their families 'a full measure of happiness'.

 

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