Australia. (Netherlands East Indies). 1945. Stamp-less envelope printed 'via Air Mail' written from 'Lieutenant van de Poll', headed 'On Active Service' addressed to 'Mrs Habig, East Brisbane, Australia' with framed 'From H.M. Ship/ Passed By Censor', signed and dated '27/7' (45) with 'Brisbane/ Surface Postage' machine arrival.
Lieutenant van de Poll was based at Morotai Island with the U.S. and Australian Forces.
The Australian Force responsible for the occupation of N.E.I. was headquartered at Morotai.