HMCS Iroquois, Korea, 1953

[Nick Colley]

Another Canadian naval/Korea item, this time from HMCS Iroquois. The postmark, C.F.P.O. 31) is dated (with the same caveat as before) December 10th (?) 1953. This was towards the end of her second tour of duty in Korean waters, and after the end of active hostilities. The question is the same as my previous posting: can anyone tell me where CFPO 31 was? Thanks a lot!

rgds
N

[Alan Baker]

This cover is illustrated in Toop (P19).

According to the text, CFPO31 was in Tokyo

[Michael Dobbs]

"The BNAPS Catalogue of Canadian Military Mail Markings - Volume 3: From Victory in 1945 to Afghanistan", compiled and edited by C D Sayles (August 2006) confirms Alan's response that C.F.P.O. 31 was located in Tokyo, Japan (16 Apr 52 - 15 Sep 55).

Mike

[Nick Colley]

Thanks, chaps, much appreciated.

chrs
N

[Alan Baker]

Where did you find this cover?

[Nick Colley]

I've had it for years, so I don't know for sure. On a balance of probabilities, though, the most likely source was the late John Frith. Why, you jealous? :-)

[Alan Baker]

Possibly. I have one or two from that era, including one from Cayuga when she was in dock in Canada