Friday, 18 December, 1942


 MISS G SKUSE NURSES HOME GENERAL HOSPITAL NOTTINGHAM

DARLING HAVE GOT TEN DAYS LEAVE COMMENCING 31 DEC  ISNT IT GRAND CHRISTMAS BOX FIVE MORE DAYS TOGETHER LOVE = STAN +

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