A letter written to his father on Canadian Field Artillery letterhead on January 15, 1917. The “Dot” referred to at the end of his letter is his younger sister Dorothy. Note: he dated his letter “1916” but this was a mistake as he was in the 115th Battalion (infantry) before […]
A letter written to his older sister Margaret (“Beah”) from Lark Hill Camp on January 2, 1917. Note: he dated his letter “1916” but this was a mistake as he was in the 115th Battalion (infantry) before transferring to the Artillery in November 1916. Transcription: “January 2, 1916 #743179 58th […]
A letter written to “Min” from Godalming on Nov. 25, 1916. Min is likely his younger sister Mary. Transcription: “November 25, 1916 #743179 58th Howitzer Battery, CFA c/o Army Post Office London England Dear Min, Your fudge came this afternoon. It was great. In good condition to. Not a bit […]
A letter written to his sister Margaret (“Beah”) on Nov. 24, 1916. Transcription: “November 24, 1916 #743179 58th Howitzer Battery c/o Army Post Office London, England Dear Beah, A new address, and a new home. I got my transfer all right. I came down to the Artillery Tuesday of this […]
A letter written to his sister Margaret (“Beah”) on Nov. 15, 1916. Transcription: “Nov 15, 1916 #743179 M.G.S. 115th Bn C.E.F. Ar. P.O. Lon. Eng. Put my name on my letters. This address will do till I am sure I am in the 58th Btty. Dear Beah, Got your letter […]
Two letters written to “Min” and his mother from Bramshott Camp on Oct. 17, 1916. Min is likely his younger sister Mary. Transcription: “Oct 17, 1916 #743179 Machine Gun Section 115th Battalion C.E.F. c/o Army Post Office London England Dear Min, Just got Beah’s and Ru’s letters telling me you […]
A letter written to his brother “Ru” (Ruric), likely from Bramshott Camp, on Oct. 8, 1916. Transcription: “October 8, 1916 #743179 Machine Gun Section 115th Battalion C.E.F. c/o Army Post Office London England Dear Ru, Well it is a long time since I have written to you. I try to […]
A letter written to his sister Margaret (“Beah”), likely from Bramshott Camp on Oct. 5, 1915. Transcription: “October 5 1916 #743179 Machine Gun Section 115th Battalion C.E.F. c/o Army Post Office London, England Dear Beah, I got both your letters. I still get my Boston Post. I will send any […]
A letter written to his mother on July 14, 1921 while working in Kamloops. Transcription: Kamloops, B.C. July 14, 1921 Dear Mother Received your letter last night and glad to know that all goes well at home. Things are still slow around this part of the Country but next month […]
A postcard written to his Mother on November 23, 1918 featuring an image of Aberglaslyn Pass in Snowdonia, North Wales. The card appears to be have written from Epsom in Surrey. Transcription: “Epsom, Nov 23/18 Dear Mother Just a few lines to let you know that every thing is fine […]
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