When it comes to spending your time in the Service on a remote island during World War II, I would wager that most folks first think of the Pacific Theater. However, the American military boasted a robust presence in the Atlantic as well, including places like Bermuda and the Azores. Based on his handwriting, it appears this sender served as his own censor before sending this postcard to Delaware in mid-1941. The Lend-Lease policy would have been the dominant policy at the time, prior to the Attack on Pearl Harbor and the United States’ subsequent official entry into World War II in December of 1941. Continue reading “When you come to Bermuda [1941 – Bermuda]”
Tag: Passed as censored
Another view of the Castle [1919 – Marseilles, France]
Through some quick census research, I’m fairly sure this postcard was sent by Herbert to his father. It boggles my mind that this postcard was sent nearly a century ago.
Another view of the Castle. Am on my way to Taulon and St Raphael. Am in Marsailles now.
Yours
A. C. Umberger
To:
- Mr. G. E. Umberger
- 326 E. Bucyrus St.
- Crestline, Ohio
From:
- Herbert C. Umberger
Postmark: U.S. Army Post Office M.P.F.S. Mar 20, 1919
The Great War [1919, France]
Wartime postcards are among my favorite finds. This one features two famous Parisian landmarks on the reverse.
The Treaty of Versailles had been signed and Armistice Day was not far in the past when this postcard was censored by a U.S. Army Captain. The Great War was all but over for this soldier who apparently had some free time to visit Brussels. I can’t imagine what harrowing things he experienced during his service in Europe, but I am glad he seemed to make it through.
More information about WWI postcards via the Smithsonian National Postal Museum: http://arago.si.edu/record_76880_img_1.html
France Apr 8/19
Your kind letter received and was very glad to hear from you. Had a pleasant visit to Brussels Belg. and Paris. Oh you Paris. Hope this finds you well.
From
Ges[?]
Censored by Captain U.S. Army
To:
- Mrs. R. P. Alexander
- 3344 Ruckle St
- Indianapolis, Ind. USA
Postmark: U.S. Army with “Passed as Censored” Stamp
Image: Place de la Concorde, Paris. Obelisk with the Arc de Triomphe in the distance.