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Description
A postcard with a color illustration of a group of people in Dutch clothing having a chat and a message on the back. A small dog is also illustrated.
The postcard was reviewed and passed by the Army Examiner, Albert [Halperin], WOJG
Identifier
BultPC_spec_100
Binder
Specials
Caption (front)
Volendam
Message Text
Sgt Jacob M Aldrink 3625823Y
Sv Btry 419th Armd FA Bn
APO # 260 c/o PM
New York, New York
20 March 1945
Dear Parents;
Volendam is famous for their costumes (The peaked caps worn by the women, the wide trousers worn by the men, and the wooden shoes worn by everybody.)
While visiting the French families who have visited the Netherlands they gave me much information about our ancestors' habits.
John
Postmark Date
3-21-1945
Postmark Location
U.S. Army Postal Service
Recipient Name
Mr Jacob M. Aldrink
Recipient Address
c/o Mr. John Alderink Sr. 622 Franklin St. S.E Grand Rapids (7) Michigan, U.S.A.
Sender Name
Sgt. Jacob M. Aldrink
Language
English
Publisher
N & O D (Nenke & Ostermaier, Dresden)
Relation
BultPC_spec_099
Type
Postcard
Decade
1940-1949