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The listing, World War II V-Mail Form has ended.

To conserve space on planes and ships during WWII, letters were written on V-Mail forms, photographed and the films were sent overseas, processed and reprinted for the serviceman. The item is a genuine WWII V-Mail form. It is a unique historical item for the World War II vet or historical collector.

Questions & Comments

V-Mail forms have become museum pieces at military museums. Many a letter from home would come to the soldier this way--and sadly a few were what were called "Dear John" letters from the girl back home informing the soldier she had met someone else. But many a soldier learned of his new son or daughter, the passing of a family member, or many were sent addressed "any soldier" to be given to someone not getting any messages at mail call with a note to let him know he had been forgotten and offers to be a pen pal.

Sep 2nd, 2011 at 10:14:37 PM PDT by

The sad thing about any war is that many solders are forgotten by their family. No, matter how our technology grows. But at less we do have people out there ready to write to them at let them know they are not truely forgotten.

I Liked how you took the time to give a some history on the V-mail system.

Sep 3rd, 2011 at 6:25:18 PM PDT by

Thank you for your comments, it is a unique piece of history and just hope my little history did it justice.

Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:20:28 PM PDT by

I believe Canada has a similar system but believed used different form but can't say for sure.

Sep 4th, 2011 at 1:22:03 PM PDT by