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1. Diary from Kempling, George Hedley

   with us. We practised open order fighting to prepare for the new kind of fighting on the Somme. Then, ... very important, we practised with the open fighting responsible men falling out (killed or wounded) and ... both in major and minor positions. We practised in company formation,- two platoons in line, with fixed ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 12:46pm

2. Letter from Bird, George Morton

   write to her myself tomorrow. Well So long for a day or two Your Loving Son George Army WWI Europe ... France Letter from soldier 1916 September 28th Bird, George Morton Father George no ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 10:29am

3. Letter from Creswell, George Elliot

   silly questions. In the afternoon they started to give us our uniforms and all the other crap along with ... Yesterday morning we had dental inspection along with a talk by the dental captain. The rest of the day we ... feel quite sick and I was one of them. I had to leave the arena for awhile along with another fellow. ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 4:26pm

4. Letter from Gilroy, Wilbert H.

   Jan 13/15 [year misdated] Dear Alf Letters from Wilbert just came today. Let George read them and ... full instructions with my lawyer, also with Winnipeg office as to what was to be done re premium & ... direct. I hope they have not worried you with it, and decidedly do not pay for it. And re office. I hope ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 12:28pm

5. Letter from Calder, William George

   one from May to say that Robert is over here with the 13th. Batt. he had to reduce to the rank of ... warned for a 3 A.M. job so I went to bed instead. I suppose you are reading with interest what is ... best to write you. With love & best wishes for all from Bill Army WWI Europe France Letter from ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 6:49pm

6. Letter from Cobourg World

   This is some experience and I am glad I am here, but I would just as soon be through with it now ... I have slept under a tree, with my clothes all on and my horse saddled with her lines tied to my arm in ... soldier 1917 May 25th Cobourg World George Teasdale no ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 11:23pm

7. Letter from Fargey, James Henderson

   away with us. George Money won't be able to as he is in the hospital at the present time. I wrote ... sending three pound home but this letter as it is not advisable to take very much with us. I got my ... Della she said she wanted them so you can give her one. Well goodby Mother. With love to all. God bless ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 15 2021 - 2:18am

8. Postcard from Gardner, John

   I wish it was over. Well I'll close with love to all & Happy New Year. Remember me to George ... me Minn. Got a waterproof match box from the Bank Note with my initials on it. Just what Lizzie B was ... you're right. I didn't know what war was then. Oh I wish I was there with you to celebrate Xmas. ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 15 2021 - 6:03am

9. Letter from Reekie, David Leslie

   this letter is rather short on the other end. I was highly pleased with the box of pork and biscuits ... wind up is that they are the very ones we will have to compete with in life when we return. However ... everything will be in its prime at home now. Everyone will be busy with haying, and Garden Parties and ...

   Editor - Jan 12 2022 - 12:06pm

10. Letter from Steel, William Arthur

    mind. "And George begat Art! and Art begat Wintrius. So was it that this man, Wintrius, was one of ... Xmas. Dick Bauer is home now and is attempting a discharge. Got a letter from Mother with enclosed the ... around March but Flying Control will remain for a while, perhaps myself with them. I am closely following ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 7:48pm