This is a letter written to his brother Ted at which time the 58th Howitzer Battery was positioned near Carency, just southwest Lens. Â 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 […]
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: […]
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 […]