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A LAST LETTER FROM A GREAT WAR SOLDIER
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DIZZI | Report | 23 Feb 2008 00:16 |
i have a list of all died last day ww1 |
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MargaretM | Report | 22 Feb 2008 23:58 |
From CWGC: |
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Ivy | Report | 22 Feb 2008 23:26 |
Hi Elizabeth, |
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Elizabeth | Report | 21 Feb 2008 01:18 |
from Hubert Benton (GH) France monday 15th. Dear May, no doubt by now you have heard that our regiment is ready to go into action at any moment.We have not fdone any fighting yet but are prepared to go into the trenches as soon as the signal is given. We are very near to the fighting line and can hear the boom of the big guns very distinctly,We are here in reserve should the occasion arise when reinforcements are required. My word we have seen a bit of life already.The Germans were here where we are stationed on Oct 15th.Last Thursday march 11 we marched about 12 miles and on our way we passed many graves on the road sides - graves of our brave comrades who have died a soldier's death.Most of these graves are surounded by rough railings erected by the unfortunate man's comrades. We sleep in barns now and have to wash ourselves in a brook,but every man is as happy and merry as if he were at home.We are not allowed to leave our billets and therefore get short of certain little articles.The only articles I am in need of however are writing paper and envelopes. I am using the last to write this notw and so should be very pleased if you will kindly send some on to me. Please excuse this scribble - am just in time for post. With kind regards to all, I remain sincerely yours, Hubert. |