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This card reads:

"Stalag XIIA. October 4 1944

I have been taken prisoner of war in Germany. I am in good health. I will be transferred form here within the next few days. Please do not write until I send new address.

Kindest Regards Peter"

When he was taken a Prisoner of War Pte Wyke was instructed to copy this message from a blackboard.

Pte Wyke's Prisoner of War letter to his mother, 1944

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