There is an interesting question on the French PC forum: Link (http)
Private Joseph S. Childs from NY City sent a postcard in April 43, from a French-speaking place, by a well-known French publisher, but with any reference to the location erased by the US Army (for secrecy reasons, I presume).
What remains visible is not really helpful as "Banque de ... - Boulevard de la République" can be found in thousands of French-speaking places.
Given the year, I don't believe it can be anywhere but in Northern Africa.
There seems to be some information below the private's name, is that his corps? Was 33238796 his regimental number? Is it possible to figure his whereabouts from this information?
There is an interesting question on the French PC forum: Link (http)
Private Joseph S. Childs from NY City sent a postcard in April 43, from a French-speaking place, by a well-known French publisher, but with any reference to the location erased by the US Army (for secrecy reasons, I presume).
What remains visible is not really helpful as "Banque de ... - Boulevard de la République" can be found in thousands of French-speaking places.
Given the year, I don't believe it can be anywhere but in Northern Africa.
There seems to be some information below the private's name, is that his corps? Was 33238796 his regimental number? Is it possible to figure his whereabouts from this information?
Thanks for any help!
Manu
bonsoir cousin manny,
no, this was most likely his serial number that followed his rank and name. as this was a censored post card, it would not have had the regiment's number on it for security reasons. remember, enemy eyes were looking everywhere. why his serial number was allowed is beyond me, but i guess it was ok by the geneva convention. after all, back then if one was captured as a prisoner, all he was obligated to give was his name, rank, and serial number. i should know as i was trained by the army to do the same thing. hope this helps. by the by, it looks as if the post card was one of convenience from a french bank found and used by the soldier.
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remember, enemy eyes were looking everywhere. 
why his serial number was allowed is beyond me, but i guess it was ok by the geneva convention. after all, back then if one was captured as a prisoner, all he was obligated to give was his name, rank, and serial number. i should know as i was trained by the army to do the same thing. hope this helps. by the by, it looks as if the post card was one of convenience from a french bank found and used by the soldier. 
