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1. Letter from Johnson, Thomas William

   & then will be sent to France, Egypt or some Canadian hospital in England. There are about sixty ... fearful peril, must leave its mark on us all. Some values dwindle into nothing, while other, insignificant ... trying to teach some of the lessons I have learned, will you help me? I am glad you liked that Piano ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 7:06pm

2. Letter from McNeill, John

   I think it was a d – d shame for the govt to stop it & ask you to give some back to them, it just ... did not get wounded, he was sent down the line with barbed wire scratches, he has been an officers ... that both of them will have some story to tell, I would like to be there to hear them. We have been ...

   Editor - Sep 16 2021 - 4:12pm

3. Diary from Dawkins, Arnold F.A.

   a talk on the 2nd Army’s activities in Tunis. For some unknown reason the chains were taken off at 4 pm. ... loop, and twisted around so that it would look as if you were still chained. German Youth celebrations ... this weekend so we will be locked in at 7 pm thus giving the guards a chance to celebrate. Tonight in ...

   Editor - Apr 20 2022 - 3:44pm

4. Printed Matter from Skidmore, Andrew H.

   a couple of scratches, one on my left hip and one on my right thumb, a piece of shrapnel burst my thumb ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Dec 19 2022 - 3:27pm

5. Letter from Ellis, John Walter

   & never had a scratch. I would never have known him but he recognized me, he used to chum with Baldy ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 12:11pm

6. Letter from Swinton, Hugh Alastair

   Wednesday, we had a tank shoot, which wasn’t quite up to scratch, so of course we all heard about it. The ...

   Editor - Sep 16 2021 - 4:16pm

7. Letter from Curtis, William Howard

   I enjoyed the walk about Crockerton. They keep the shrubs trimmed around the pond. I had some long talks ... going on leave to-morrow. They celebrate at the New Year while Englishmen set aside Christmas Day. It ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 1:24am

8. Letter from Robertson, Charles Eric

   savings of about $1.15 into the purchase price of some seven or eight Xmas presents for our expectant ... outside. Indoors it is rather more cheerful- grate-fires, big leather chairs and things. The celebrated ...

   Editor - Sep 16 2021 - 4:18pm

9. Diary from Briggs, Tillman Alfred

   rest in reserve. Our O.C., Major Pearkes, has got his V.C. & gave him a dinner to celebrate. Jan ... intemperance. He is quite a booze artist & so didn’t fancy some of my remarks. Medical WWI Europe France ...

   Editor - Mar 29 2022 - 2:52pm

10. Newspaper Article from Dutton Advance

    Ladysmith will be celebrated in the village. A procession will be formed, headed by the band, and parade the ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - Oct 23 2021 - 1:19pm