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December 30, 1940
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
A Cincinnati physician sends a postcard to six British doctors in Aberdeen, Scotland, but it returns undelivered as they are serving the British Empire in India, China, Malta, Greece, Norway, and Sydney, Australia, amid the war.
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SERVING THE EMPIRE
A few weeks ago a physician in Cincinnati, impressed with a medical paper published jointly by six British physicians, addressed a postcard to the six doctors, at Aberdeen, Scotland.
The other day the post card was returned to the American writer, with six notations by British postal officials, explaining why the card had not been delivered. It is interesting to note the explanation:
One doctor was in India, another in China, the third in Malta with the fleet, the fourth in Greece, the fifth was, "last heard of in Norway," and the sixth was in Sydney, Australia.
This postal bears mute evidence of the manner in which these Scotch medical men were serving their country in her extremity.
It shows how the war has affected the men of the British empire.
A few weeks ago a physician in Cincinnati, impressed with a medical paper published jointly by six British physicians, addressed a postcard to the six doctors, at Aberdeen, Scotland.
The other day the post card was returned to the American writer, with six notations by British postal officials, explaining why the card had not been delivered. It is interesting to note the explanation:
One doctor was in India, another in China, the third in Malta with the fleet, the fourth in Greece, the fifth was, "last heard of in Norway," and the sixth was in Sydney, Australia.
This postal bears mute evidence of the manner in which these Scotch medical men were serving their country in her extremity.
It shows how the war has affected the men of the British empire.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
British Empire
Wartime Service
Postal Return
Medical Doctors
Scotch Physicians
Where did it happen?
Aberdeen, Scotland; India; China; Malta; Greece; Norway; Sydney, Australia
Story Details
Location
Aberdeen, Scotland; India; China; Malta; Greece; Norway; Sydney, Australia
Event Date
A Few Weeks Ago
Story Details
A Cincinnati physician's postcard to six British doctors returns undelivered due to their wartime service across the British Empire, illustrating their dedication to the country.