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Date: June 9th 1916
To
Mrs. Gray
From
Sid Packham
Letter

Pte S. Packham 404419
A. Company,
3rd Battalion
1st Brigade
1st Canadian Div.

9th June 1916

Dear Mrs Gray,

It is with deep regret that I have to write and tell you about poor Charlie. He was killed on the night of June the 3rd, and Wall was wounded at the same time. I was not there at the time but from what I have been told by his other comrades, I gather that Wall was not seriously hurt, and they told me that Charlie passed very peacefully away a few minutes after he was hit. He was taken away and a bag after he was very quietly, with great respect, laid to rest with other fallen hero's who have given their lives for the cause of Right. Well dear Mrs Gray I hope you keep up, the best you can. It is gratifying to know that he has fought and died for his King and Country and his loved ones at home. I must now close, please accept my heartfelt Sympathy for you and all the family. Also on behalf of Ern And his other comrades

I Remain,

Yours very Sincerely,

Sid

"Peace perfect Peace"

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