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
30 Nov 1916 - Darling Christmas will soon be here
28 Nov 1916 I am on the regimental police
27 Nov 1916 Jolly surprise
26 Nov 1916 - nose bleed
25 Nov 1916 I could have chucked my cap in the air
22 Nov 1916 Ulverston England- Visiting Relatives
Apology
There will be a delay in posting letters for a few days while our volunteer overcomes some malware problems. Sorry for the inconveninece
Next letter 22nd Nov 1916
18 Nov 1916 Shorncliffe Camp- Cold
Readers will note Richard writes that he is part of the 23rd Btn now. As happened with a number of battalions raised in the latter years of the war, the 142nd "London's Own" was broken up on reaching England and Richard was transferred to a training and reinforcement Battalion the 23rd. For more information on the 23rd check out http://www.cefresearch.com/matrix/Utilities/reserves/23rd.htm Thanks to the amazing Richard Laughton for this.
15 Nov 1916 Shorncliffe
13 Nov 1916 Shorncliffe Camp England
Remembrance Day at Strathroy -More letters on the 13th
The Cenotaph at Strathroy is located in front of the Museum and Library. As you can see it is under renovation and the wreaths on the cenotaph are being watched by the large excavator. Construction fencing protects the public from ending up in the holes. That made for a very unique backdrop for the Air Cadet on the Cenotaph and Vice President of the Sir Arthur Currie Legion, John Fuller as he read the message from the Prime Minister.
Next Letter 13 Nov 1916
10 Nov 1916- nearing land
9 Nov 1916 at sea - Stuff they pass off as tea
8 Nov 1916 at sea -(h)as got our sea-legs
6 Nov 1916 aboard SS Southland - a big wave
5 Nov 1916 - aboard SS Southland-- or its up with my supper
4 Nov 1916 Sea sick on the SS Southland 1000 miles at sea
Next letter 4 Nov 1916
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