A collection of letters from Pte Dick Armer to his wife Mabel who he frequently referred to as "Dear old girl". His three children were Billie, Marjorie and Dorothy who was born while he was away. Dick had promised to "write every day" and, with few exceptions, kept his promise. The letters were written during WW1 from Camp Borden in Canada, on the train to Halifax, on board ship to England, from Witley Camp and France. Scroll to the bottom of the entry and click on comments to leave a message
31 Aug 1916 - We have to fall in again
30 Aug 1916 - Camp Borden This is a fierce place
Letter to Billie and Margy
26 Aug 1916 We had to move two closets about half a mile.
25 Aug 1916 - I wish I had you here to keep me warm.
23 August 1916- clouds of sand. I wish Sir Sam was in it.
22 Aug 1916 - We won't be going for a long time yet
Next letter the 22nd August 1916
The officers could do nothing right ---undated Camp Borden
Greet your old hubby at the armouries
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