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1. Letter from Drader, Clarence Wilbert (Bert)

   very welcome letter of the 18th inst. With enclosed letters from Nora and Mother.  You say you sent me ... with only a local anesthetic.  Was down to see Will on Tuesday and he was very cheerful, though he ... other guys had marched in fours some long-a-da-time before.  Guess the crowd was tired waiting for some ...

   Editor - Sep 16 2021 - 3:04pm

2. Letter from Andrews, Gerald Smedley

   Sept. 1940 Dear Jean: Yesterday was not very satisfactory for getting a letter written- a lot of ... arriving last week, with it came Leila's and Gertrude's letters sent by you. These were very ... Am hoping to get time to write letters to the Garmans and also one to Miss Fidlar- if you see the ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Oct 4 2022 - 5:22pm

3. Letter from Gullen, William Roy

   did not hit any one coming out there were more hit this time, going in he tried to hit us on the road ... batter was worsest this time my new suit is in a state I was out in no mans land on the edge of an old ... three more with lights, the big thing is next time in, hope I can write to you when it is over will ...

   Editor - Sep 2 2024 - 3:53pm

4. Letter from McNeill, John

   sending me some sardines too, it is a long time since I had any, dear, and I will appreciate them very ... feeling very good, I had a bad cold and was troubled with pains, but I did’nt report sick as I thought ... be very careful what I eat, as if there was so much variety that a man would make a hog of himself, ...

   Editor - Oct 4 2022 - 4:54pm

5. Letter from Duff, Cecil and Louis

   has undergone an operation. If he does lose the hearing of one ear he will not be allowed to go back ... patients. If Lou is not allowed to return to the front he intends to work in some one of the Army offices, ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 2:17am

6. Letter from Napier, Andrew John

   on the prairie the Col allowed the base coy (our coy) to lead the batt back to camp. The first time ... transportation to Sewell Camp where the batt is stationed for the summer months. I had quite a time during my ... nigger melodies. They are a very decent bunch from good homes, & mostly Canucks, so life at camp is ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 2:41pm

7. Letter from McMaster, Howard John

   your letter of May the 20th & was glad to hear from you. I was in Hospital & it took some time ... 2 Canadian Stationary Hospital. He got wounded the last time he was in the line & he got a stationary job ... down where he is at now they dont allow the names of places to be mentioned so therefore I can’t tell ...

   Editor - Sep 16 2021 - 4:08pm

8. Letter from Boggs, Herbert Beaumont

   you will be allowed to write for a time at least. I see we are to have a 2 cent postage to France ... it does not been actually in the trenches yet or for a good long time to come. I have always been ... too. Dolly is very fond of Dorothy and often asks her over there, the governess says she hears a great ...

   Editor - Dec 17 2021 - 12:47pm

9. Letter from Moore, Joseph Lorne

   I was very glad last night to receive the Christmas box you sent. Also your letter of Jan. 20. Sorry to ... hear you aren't getting much mail from Jim or myself, but you have to allow for weather. Losses, ... etc. This last one of yours came in 13 days which was very good. Thanks for all those swell things. ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 1:45am

10. Letter from Swinton, Hugh Alastair

    October 22, 1940 Received your letter of 28th September today with the snaps. The snaps were very ... always proves a headache. Due to the damage of enemy planes, only one vehicle in every section is allowed ... to carry headlights and these are merely fender lights on the dim. It is very hard on the eyes and ...

    Editor - Sep 16 2021 - 4:16pm