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1. Letter from Swinton, Hugh Alastair

   which is almost enough to keep me here until such a time as we go into action. The weather has been ... and, as it was, I arrived in Exeter the day after and took time to stroll around the city and see the ... shelter in time. I will be going on leave in about a month’s time and think I will pay Major Gen. Swinton ...

   Editor - Sep 16 2021 - 4:16pm

2. Letter from Burnett, Arthur Francis

   dated 14 th on the 6 th and was certainly tickled it seemed like old times to read it, was sorry to hear ... that Hughina was not feeling good hope she is better by this time, dont take any chances with her, take ... them for old times sake, you know their is a special rate for parcels to soldiers eleven pounds weight ...

   Editor - Feb 28 2023 - 1:06pm

3. Letter from McNeill, John

   has passed in that time, comrades and friends gone, some killed, some wounded, Home ties broken, and ... about what a good time he was going to have when he got his pass, he had not seen his people for over ... is happy, there is that awful dread hanging over us all the time, not for ourselves, but for our dear ...

   Editor - Oct 4 2022 - 4:26pm

4. Memoir from Sudbury, John P.

   of the shell hole and his body on the other. There was no time for grief or tenderness. On we went ... right side yelled "Oh, my wrist". Luckily my shell hole was new and had not had time to fill ... to push it foot-by-foot, almost inch-by-inch, over the surface. Then for each to hang on to it and ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 2:11pm

5. Letter from Baker, James Roy d'Arcy

   too- to do us for Xmas and New Year's. As we don't expect more than 500 people at each ... all so discouraging at times. I can see why there are so many short courtships in the Services. And ... of the answers. I have loved Mary for a long time now- but seemingly, it is hopeless because I am ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 2:28pm

6. Letter from McDougall, John Alexander

   feeling very well but hope you are better by this time I will just right a few lines now and will write ... the same as usual well good bye for this time much love from John Army WWI Europe Great Britain Letter ...

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

7. Diary from Calder, William George

   man's creek in the White to bring John home. I drove both ways. The first time I have touched the White ... for a H- of time. Army WWI North America Canada Diary 1916 April 13th Calder, William George no ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 10:17pm

8. Postcard from Eardley, Thomas Ernest

   5/6/18 Dear mother I have not had a letter from you for some time but I am living in hopes of ... Holland just my proof of rank has not come through they are taking an awful time sending it. I hope that ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 15 2021 - 11:06pm

9. Postcard from Eardley, Thomas Ernest

   Dear mother Thank you for your letters, It is a very long time since I had one from maggie. I am ... three month ago & havent heard yet. it is about time they woke up, the other fellows that were ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 15 2021 - 11:26pm

10. MacKay, Gordon Rae

    and arrived in France in April, 1917. In June of 1917 he was wounded and spent time in hospitals in ... France and England before being returned to Canada in early 1918 where he spent further time in hospital ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - Mar 3 2024 - 1:15pm