Calling all Dutch members

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

According to my Mum, this is the translation;

Looking back on this small remembrance
As the messenger
Of my wishes.

This would relate to the discharge papers being a remembrance of the soldier's wish to be discharged.

Bob

[PPS]

I have received a copy of the actual card and the image is edited to cut it down in size.

You will see that the word is "Ontvangt" and not "Ontracht".

In my limited capacity I found the the Dutch word for "Receive" is "Ontvang". The text seems to make a little more sense now!!.

Paul.

[Alex van de Wetering]

Paul,

I agree, "Ontvangt" would be translated as "Receive". But could also be translated as "accept".

I tend to think it would read something like this:

"Accept this small (sign of) remembrance"

[PPS]

Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering

Paul,

I agree, "Ontvangt" would be translated as "Receive". But could also be translated as "accept".

I tend to think it would read something like this:

"Accept this small (sign of) remembrance"

Many thanks Alex. It makes even more sense using "Accept" rather than "Receive".

Paul.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering

But could also be translated as "accept".

I tend to think it would read something like this:

"Accept this small (sign of) remembrance"

Yes, in this case it should be translated as "accept".

Accept this small token of remembrance
As the messenger
Of my wishes

Mystery solved!

Regards,
Hanno

[PPS]

Thank you to all for your help. The person who originally sent it to me asks me to send thanks on his behalf.

Paul.