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
6 July 1917 I can see all along the front from where I am sitting
5 July 1917 Why do you think I wouldn't want any cake from home
3 July 1917 Do hope I shall not fall back
2 July 1917 I live in the present and sometimes dare to look ahead
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
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