20/12/1916
Dear mother!
I got slightly wounded on the right elbow so I am not able to write yourself. I was taken prisoner on account of being wounded. Do not worry I am quite alright. Please let Lillie know. I shall soon write again.
Your loving son
William
Mrs Wanham [sic]
49 Barcroft Street Grimsby
[Postmark:] 15.2.17 P.Pr.St.Wahn
[note in different hand:] received it Mar 10th