Classified Information
Military mail was subjected to censorship when it was the primary means for deployed servicemen to communicate with their families. The following text was printed on the message (non-address) side of standardized postcard "Subron 4 Standard Form No. F14 471-A-S/M Base. PH-7-15-41-20M." distributed to naval personnel at Pearl Harbor to communicate with their families following the Attack on Pearl Harbor:
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NOTHING is to be written on this side except to fill in the data specified. Sentences not required should be crossed out. IF ANYTHING ELSE IS ADDED THE POSTCARD WILL BE DESTROYED. I am well (sick -(serious I have been admitted to hospital as (wounded -(not serious Am getting on well. Hope to return to duty soon. (Letter dated _____________________ I have received your (Telegram dated ___________________ (Parcel dated _____________________ Letter follows at first opportunity. I have received no letter from you (for a long time. (lately. Signature __________________________________________ Date _____________________
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