235094 Willie John British Army 2nd Btn., Carrier Platoon, H. Q. Co. South Wales Borderers In a letter postmarked 30 Dec 1939, Willie John wrote from Bernard Castle, Co. Durham, to Christine C. A. Savery, who was a volunteer with the Sandes Soldier's and Airmen's Homes throughout World War II and after. The letter was addressed to Miss Savery c/o Sandes Soldier's Home, Waterside, L'Derry, N. Ireland.
The letter thanked Savery for toffees she sent by an unnamed messenger from soldiers identifying themselves as the "Everlasting Life Squad" and expressed appreciation for Savery's Bible classes at the Sandes Home.
Other members of the "Everlasting Life Squad" are not identified.
Savery died, aged 95, at the Resthaven Nursing Home near Stroud on 22 September 1997. She was awarded the M.B.E. in 1953.
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