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
17 July 1917 My boots fixed proper and my colours put on my coat
16 July 1917 I went to look for Orval Bates
15 July 1917 I am sure looking out for those snapshots
14 July 1917 I wonder if Mrs Davey told you I was killed
13 July 1917 A fellow don't have a fighting chance
12 July 1917 Cpl Tom Fowler has been wounded
11 July 1917 The idea of him coming down the hill
10 July 1917 So not think too harshly of them
9 July 1917 He 'as got some great gunners
8 July 1917 He sets a great example to us men
7 July 1917 A mess tin of wild strawberries
6 July 1917 I can see all along the front from where I am sitting
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