30th May, 1940

Postcard from Cyril “Kenneth” Penman to Teresina “Terry” Penman dated May 30th, 1940.
Postcard from Cyril “Kenneth” Penman to Teresina “Terry” Penman dated May 30th, 1940.

Field Service Postcard
(Army Form A. 2042, R.A.F. Form No. 1929)

Mrs. Kenneth Penman
Maycot
12 Commonside
Keston
Kent

Postmarks: “30 May 1940” and “In The Day”
Crown insignia in center.

Note:
“The address only to be written on this side.
If anything else is added the post card will be destroyed.”
[Crown Copyright Reserved.]

Postcard from Cyril “Kenneth” Penman to Teresina “Terry” Penman dated May 30th, 1940. (reverse side)
Postcard from Cyril “Kenneth” Penman to Teresina “Terry” Penman dated May 30th, 1940. (reverse side)

NOTHING is to be written on this side except the date and signature of the sender. Sentences not required may be erased. If anything else is added the post card will be destroyed.

[Postage must be prepaid on any letter or post card addressed to the sender of this card.]

I am quite well. AND IN ENGLAND!

I have been admitted into hospital
{sick} and am going on well
{wounded} and hope to be discharged soon.

I am being sent down to the base.

I have received your { letter dated _ { telegram _ { parcel __

Letter follows at first opportunity.

I have received no letter from you { lately {for a long time.

Signature only: Kenneth Penman
Date: Thurs 30. 5. 1940

Forms/A 2042/7. 51-5437.

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