Letter, Leo Bestall
Maker
Bestall (MBE) Leonard Delabere
Production date
Circa 1940
Object detail
Brief Description
A letter dated 26 November from Leo Bestall to his mother. This letter was written on Church Army letterhead which reads: Military Camp, Trentham.
Leo Bestall informs his mother that he will soon be stationed overseas, but will be granted leave from the camp for about 10 days before sailing prior to Christmas.
Although no year is written on the letter, it is likely dates to 1940 as he was based at Trentham during that year.
Leo Bestall informs his mother that he will soon be stationed overseas, but will be granted leave from the camp for about 10 days before sailing prior to Christmas.
Although no year is written on the letter, it is likely dates to 1940 as he was based at Trentham during that year.
Collection
Production date
Circa 1940
Production place
Production period
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Letterhead printed in red ink on paper; handwritten in black ink on paper.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 209 x 133mm
Classification terms
Subject person
Subject period
Subject date
Circa 1940
Credit line
from the Leo Bestall Collection
Other number(s)
37445
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