MILITARY CENSORSHIP SIERRA LEONE.

[Ross Debenham]

I attach a couple of scans of a cover I have just purchased. It is post marked in September, 1940 on a date in September, 1940. It is censored using Type A.102 censor marker, that according to "West African Censorship" Third Edition by Martin, Walton and Harris was in use from 5 August, 1940 to 15 September, 1940. All is alright with that. Where i am once again a bit confused is the address of the sender of the cover. I have included a scan of this as it has me completely stumped. I hope members may be able to help me with "C.F." and "R.A.Q.D." if indeed it is that.

[Michael Dobbs]

Ross

It is R.A.Ch.D. which is the ROYAL ARMY CHAPLAINS' DEPARTMENT  and the initials C.F. are Chaplain to the Forces.

Mike  :)

[Ross Debenham]

Thanks Mike, I had a inkling that it was something to do with the chaplaincy.