Author Topic: Surname on Letter (Read 507 times)

Tom 23 · « **on:** Sunday 23 October 22 13:34 BST (UK) »

Hello,

Please could anyone decipher the surname on this letter.

Many thanks.

ShaunJ · « **Reply #1 on:** Sunday 23 October 22 15:48 BST (UK) »

Possibly Godeau

ShaunJ · « **Reply #2 on:** Sunday 23 October 22 15:53 BST (UK) »

What year was the letter written?

MonicaL · « **Reply #3 on:** Sunday 23 October 22 16:07 BST (UK) »

I can see Godesxx.

Have looked through some historical directories for clues to the name but no joy so far.

Monica

Bookbox · « **Reply #4 on:** Sunday 23 October 22 17:09 BST (UK) »

Wondering about Goderre ?
A date would really help.

Tom 23 · « **Reply #5 on:** Sunday 23 October 22 17:21 BST (UK) »

Thank you, the letter is from 1941.

Bookbox · « **Reply #6 on:** Sunday 23 October 22 17:22 BST (UK) »

Ottawa Journal, 10 Sep 1945, page 3, refers to a Corporal E. Goderre of 72 Preston Street. I can’t access the image.

Girl Guide · « **Reply #7 on:** Sunday 23 October 22 21:05 BST (UK) »

MonicaL · « **Reply #8 on:** Sunday 23 October 22 21:30 BST (UK) »

That certainly must be the answer

Monica

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