20 Jan 1917 - I've got no letters

19 Jan 1917 -Awfully damp and muddy

17 Jan 1917 - Waiting for Mabel's letters

16 Jan 1917- Getting pretty anxious

15 Jan 1917 - "They say they won't be able to go back till 15 months after the war ends..."

14 Jan 1917 - "It's just a year since I enlisted... a lot has happened since."

13 Jan 1917 - "Tell Billie & Margy Daddie often thinks of them..."

12 Jan 1917 - "We had a rough march with full kit..."

11 Jan 1917 - "I am sure proud of the girlie who loves me."

10 Jan 1917 - "This place will be alright when it dries up, but just now there is only one word for it and that is mud"

8 Jan 1917 - write to 'Kaiser Billie' and tell him to quit...

7 Jan 1917 - There is no place like home...

Under attack

I am currently experiencing a malware attack and won't be able to upload letters until I can sort this out. I do apologize. Even my  Microsoft Security Essentials missed it.

6 Jan 1917-The Camp sure looks deserted today

5 Jan 1917 - The above address will find me wherever I go

3 Jan 1917- I wish I had a photo of my chicks

Thanks

Thanks to everyone following Dear Old Girl. We just topped 5000 visits which is amazing.

2 Jan 1917 Dorothy it means God'sgift

1 Jan 1917 Shorncliffe Camp- I can just picture you feeding baby.

31 December 1916- no letter

There was no letter dated the 31 December 1916. Here is a link to a National Film Board clip of soldiers training at Shorncliffe Camp where Richard was located.

30 Dec 1916 - Good girl. Just got message from Frank 1:30 PM

29 Dec1916- (Caution: Mature Content)

28 Dec 1916 Another day gone and no wire

27 Dec 1916 Shorncliffe Camp - Christmas menu

25 Dec 1916 Christmas day in the army

24 Dec1916-And the smiles on the fellow's faces as they see the transports