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1. Diary from Whyte, James Claude

   Friday, June 1st, 1917 Well just a week ago to-day there was a big air raid by the Huns. There was ... lunch in the crept of the church and had to hurry home. all is well. Monday, June 4th, 1917 We played ... got back to the lines at 10.P.M. Saturday, June 9th, 1917 Well no.P.S. this morning for the band on ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 2:34pm

2. Letter from Balfour, James Stevenson

   equipment all the time, sleeping as well. That is pouches with 120 rounds of ammunition is fastened to ... of gloves are rather old with one or two holes so I would do well to have a strong pr. of coarse ones ... well as a sweater. The wrist bands you are knitting will be fine. I often feel cool above the gloves. ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 15 2021 - 1:42am

3. Diary from Young, John James

   at night (close) French still doing well MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1918. hear that we move tomorrow [crossed ... followed fairly young looking prisoners Our fellows appear to have done well and made a good advance 2500 ... ahead well and hope to be in Roye shortly. – 2 l. from G. cd. to G. plenty of planes about today. – some ...

   Editor - Jul 31 2024 - 3:59pm

4. Letter from Letters of a Canadian Stretcher Bearer

   stretcher. I hope that’s as far as we are going. Well, I hope I can jump that same Fritz dugout we were in ... stronger. Well, — that’s all. They’re a joke. Unless one comes and lands in the top pocket of your tunic, ... was bearable; but here — well. It’s no fun. For instance, a can of lobsters costs four francs and ...

   Editor - Mar 8 2022 - 2:48pm

5. Letter from Beames, Henry Denys

   a fellow who knew my road quite well, bringing out maps from his car and showing me that I had walked about ... My crew all know you quite well now and often say “hello” to you, as I do every time I come into the ... well off really. You say your not happy to hear that I am back at work. Well don’t worry your sweet ...

   Editor - Feb 25 2023 - 6:05am

6. Memoir from Kaine, Alex James

   a broken pelvis. He was decorated at Buckingham Palace with the Military Cross by King George. Until 1916 ... have Capt. Kaine with you. I was not in his company but all the Brigade knew him well as the Snake ...

   Editor - Sep 14 2022 - 4:04pm

7. Letter from Leech, John Hillyard

   date of origin and has been used here for continuity purposes within the collection. It may well have ...

   Editor - Aug 31 2024 - 7:07am

8. Letter from Dickson, William Haslam

   Well we arrived here a week ago Sunday and our camp is situated on a beautiful slope about 11/2 mile ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 10:41am

9. Letter from Brown, Jack Malcolm

   old maid, well there is plenty of time for you to meet the right man, and don't be foolish and ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 11:27am

10. Letter from Campbell, William Lockhard

    caused to his kind parents whom I knew well. Please give my sincerest sympathy to his parents as his was ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 11:29am