28 Nov 1916 I am on the regimental police

Dibgate Army Camp today - photo courtesy of a Flickr friend


Apology

There will be a delay in posting letters for a few days while our volunteer overcomes some malware problems. Sorry for the inconveninece

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.

13 Nov 1916 Shorncliffe Camp England

Shorncliffe Cemetery Kent England - Thanks to Marian Rashleigh 21sters Discussion Group 




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


ON THE 11TH HOUR OF THE 11TH DAY OF THE 11TH MONTH
Take a Pittance of Time to Remember