The Mysterious Uncle Mat – Part 1
This wonderfully sharp period postcard caught my eye as did the simple inscription on its back. At one time “Uncle Mat” may have graced a family photo album but unfortunately […]
Lt. William Lea Cook (1891-1917)
William Lea Cook was born in St. Helen’s, Lancashire in 1892, the fifth child of Robert Cook and Selina Lea’s seven children. William’s father died in 1908 and early the […]
B W Robertson – Dec. 26, 1917
This is a two part letter written to his mother on Boxing Day and New Years Day, just as the Battery had taken up new positions on the front. Transcription: “France Dec 26, 1917 Dear Ma, We had a merry old 25th after all. I will write and tell you […]
B W Robertson – Sep. 18, 1917
This is a letter written to his brother Ted at which time the 58th Howitzer Battery was positioned near Carency, just southwest Lens. The 58th was one of four batteries from the 14th Brigade, C.F.A. to move into their new position on September 6th (and four members of the 58th […]
B W Robertson – July 4, 1917
A letter written to his mother from . Note: he dated his letter “1916” but this was a typo as he was in the 115th Battalion (infantry) before transferring to the Artillery in November 1916. Note: Beah and Dot are his sisters and Ru and Ted are his brother. Transcription: […]
B W Robertson – Jan. 15, 1917
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 […]
B W Robertson – Jan. 2, 1917
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 […]
B W Robertson – Nov. 25, 1916
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 […]
B W Robertson – Nov. 24, 1916
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 […]
B W Robertson – Nov. 15, 1916
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 […]
Doing Our Bit 