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
1 July 1917 decorated by General Currie
30 Jun 1917 live from day to day and trust in God
28 June 1917 to all at Albert Street
27 June 1917 Trust in God and smile, smile, smile
26 Jun 1917 I guess most of the 135th are here now
24 June 1917 I have some great mates here
23 Jun 1917 Fritz 'as got his eye on us
22 June 1917 a lot got blighties
21 Jun 1917 All I want is just to be dumped home
20 June 1917 As fast as some would get up....
19 June 1917 It was throwing dirt at me all morning
18 June 1917- a brick thrown at my head
17 Jun 1917 In the bottom of your heart, you were proud of me
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