Two Brothers Serving in France, item 34
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... Left side 3
However, in the hunting around, we
got a good look at the town, which
has been a lovely place at one
time. At present, it is in a state
of havoc and chaos - many of its
finest buildings battered and burned
in the recent fighting. The town was
in German hands for over three years.
We found our Company eventually,
and after seeing the commanding officer,
went off to dinner, for which we
were ready. We are billetted in
empty houses and are quite comfortable.
There are very few people (civilians)
in the town, and hardly a shop has
re-opened yet. The company has a
holiday on Sundays, so I shall
be starting work tomorrow morning.
There will be many interesting sights
here. You will be pleased to know
that I am only a few miles
from Flesquieres, and on the first
... Right side 4
free day. I mean to make an effort
to reach it.
I have received no letters for a
week now, but expect they will soon
get through to here from the Base.
It is a funny New Year time for
me this year, but I am quite well
and contented and none the worse of all
the knocking about. I will soon
get settled down to the new conditions here.
Well mother, this letter should
put your mind easy as to my
whereabouts. I hope you are still
keeping well and cheery. Please write
soon and tell me about your
New Year.
With love to all at home,
I remain,
Your loving and affectionate Son
Willie.
Cheerio - Goodnight!
xx
Maisie kisses in circle for his little sister
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... Left side 3
However, in the hunting around, we
got a good look at the town, which
has been a lovely place at one
time. At present, it is in a state
of havoc and chaos - many of its
finest buildings battered and burned
in the recent fighting. The town was
in German hands for over three years.
We found our Company eventually,
and after seeing the commanding officer,
went off to dinner, for which we
were ready. We are billetted in
empty houses and are quite comfortable.
There are very few people (civilians)
in the town, and hardly a shop has
re-opened yet. The company has a
holiday on Sundays, so I shall
be starting work tomorrow morning.
There will be many interesting sights
here. You will be pleased to know
that I am only a few miles
from Flesquieres, and on the first
... Right side 4
free day. I mean to make an effort
to reach it.
I have received no letters for a
week now, but expect they will soon
get through to here from the Base.
It is a funny New Year time for
me this year, but I am quite well
and contented and none the worse of all
the knocking about. I will soon
get settled down to the new conditions here.
Well mother, this letter should
put your mind easy as to my
whereabouts. I hope you are still
keeping well and cheery. Please write
soon and tell me about your
New Year.
With love to all at home,
I remain,
Your loving and affectionate Son
Willie.
Cheerio - Goodnight!
xx
Maisie kisses for his little sister
-
... Left side 3
However, in the hunting around, we
got a good look at the town, which
has been a lovely place at one
time. At present, it is in a state
of havoc and chaos - many of its
finest buildings battered and burned
in the recent fighting. The town was
in German hands for over three years.
We found our Company eventually,
and after seeing the commanding officer,
went off to dinner, for which we
were ready. We are billetted in
empty houses and are quite comfortable.
There are very few people (civilians)
in the town, and hardly a shop has
re-opened yet. The company has a
holiday on Sundays, so I shall
be starting work tomorrow morning.
There will be many interesting sights
here. You will be pleased to know
that I am only a few miles
from Flesquieres, and on the first
... Right side 4
free day. I mean to make an effort
to reach it.
I have received no letters for a
week now, but expect they will soon
get through to here from the Base.
It is a funny New Year time for
me this year, but I am quite well
and contented and none the worse of all
the knocking about. I will soon
get settled down to the new conditions here.
Well mother, this letter should
put your mind easy as to my
whereabouts. I hope you are still
keeping well and cheery. Please write
soon and tell me about your
New Year.
With love to all at home,
I remain,
Your loving and affectionate Son
Willie.
Cheerio - Goodnight!
xx
Maisie kisses for his little sister
-
... Left side 3
However, in the hunting around, we
got a good look at the town, which
has been a lovely place at one
time. At present, it is in a state
of havoc and chaos - many of its
finest buildings battered and burned
in the recent fighting. The town was
in German hands for over three years.
We found our Company eventually,
and after seeing the commanding officer,
went off to dinner, for which we
were ready. We are billetted in
empty houses and are quite comfortable.
There are very few people (civilians)
in the town, and hardly a shop has
re-opened yet. The company has a
holiday on Sundays, so I shall
be starting work tomorrow morning.
There will be many interesting sights
here. You will be pleased to know
that I am only a few miles
from Flesquieres, and on the first
... Right side 4
free day. I mean to make an effort
to reach it.
I have received no letters for a
week now, but expect they will soon
get through to here from the Base.
It is a funny New Year time for
me this year, but I am quite well
and contented and none the worse of all
the knocking about. I will soon
get settled down to the new conditions here.
Well mother, this letter should
put your mind easy as to my
whereabouts. I hope you are still
keeping well and cheery. Plase write
soon and tell me about your New Year.
With love to all at home,
I remain,
Your loving and affectionate Son
Willie.
Cheerio - Goodnight!
xx
Maisie
-
... Left side 3
However, in the hunting around, we
got a good look at the town, which
has been a lovely place at one
time. At present, it is in a state
of havoc and chaos - many of its
finest buildings battered and burned
in the recent fighting. The town was
in German hands for over three years.
We found our Company eventually,
and after seeing the commanding officer,
went off to dinner, for which we
were ready. We are billetted in
empty houses and are quite comfortable.
There are very few people (civilians)
in the town, and hardly a shop has
re-opened yet. The company has a
holiday on Sundays, so I shall
be starting work tomorrow morning.
There will be many interesting sights
here. You will be pleased to know
that I am only a few miles
from Flesquieres, and on the first
... Right side 4
free day. I mean to make an effort
to reach it.
I have received no letters for a
week now, but expect they will soon
get through to here from the Base.
It is a funny New Year time for
me this year, but I am quite well
and contented and none the worse of all
the knocking about. I will soon
get settled down to the new conditions here.
Well mother, this letter should
put your mind easy as to my
whereabouts. I hope you are still keeping well and cheery. Plase write soon and tell me about your New Year.
With love to all at home,
I remain,
Your loving and affectionate Son
Willie.
Cheerio - Goodnight!
xx
Maisie
-
... Left side 3
However, in the hunting around, we
got a good look at the town, which
has been a lovely place at one
time. At present, it is in a state
of havoc and chaos - many of its
finest buildings battered and burned
in the recent fighting. The town was
in German hands for over three years.
We found our Company eventually,
and after seeing the commanding officer,
went off to dinner, for which we
were ready. We are billetted in
empty houses and are quite comfortable.
There are very few people (civilians)
in the town, and hardly a shop has
re-opened yet. The company has a
holiday on Sundays, so I shall
be starting work tomorrow morning.
There will be many interesting sights
here. You will be pleased to know
that I am only a few miles
from Flesquieres, and on the first
... Right side 4
free day. I mean to make an effort
to reach it.
I have received no letters for a
week now, but expect they will soon get through to here from the Base. It is a funny New Year time for me this year, but I am quite well and contented and none the worse of all the knocking about. I will soon get settled down to the new conditions here. Well mother, this letter should put your mind easy as to niy ... whereabouts. I hope you are still keeping well and cheery. Plase write soon and tell me about your New Year.
With love to all at home,
I remain,
Your loving and affectionate Son
Willie.
Cheerio - Goodnight!
xx
Maisie
-
... Left side 3
However, in the hunting around, we
got a good look at the town, which
has been a lovely place at one
time. At present, it is in a state
of havoc and chaos - many of its
finest buildings battered and burned
in the recent fighting. The town was
in German hands for over three years.
We found our Company eventually,
and after seeing the commanding officer,
went off to dinner, for which we
were ready. We are billetted in
empty houses and are quite comfortable.
There are very few people (civilians)
in the town, and hardly a shop has
re-opened yet. The company has a
holiday on Sundays, so I shall
be starting work tomorrow morning.
There will be many interesting sights
here. You will be pleased to know
that I am only a few miles
from Flesquieres, and on the first
... Right side 4
free day. I mean to make an effort to reach it. I have received no letters for a week now, but expect they will soon get through to here from the Base. It is a funny New Year time for me this year, but I am quite well and contented and none the worse of all the knocking about. I will soon get settled down to the new conditions here. Well mother, this letter should put your mind easy as to niy ... whereabouts. I hope you are still keeping well and cheery. Plase write soon and tell me about your New Year.
With love to all at home,
I remain,
Your loving and affectionate Son
Willie.
Cheerio - Goodnight!
xx
Maisie
-
... Left side 3
However, in the hunting around, we
got a good look at the town, which
has been a lovely place at one
time. At present, it is in a state
of havoc and chaos - many of its
finest buildings battered and burned
in the recent fighting. The town was
in German hands for over three years.
We found our Company eventually,
and after seeing the commanding officer,
went off to dinner, for which we were ready. We are billetted in
empty houses and are quite comfortable.
There are very few people (civilians)
in the town, and hardly a shop has
re-opened yet. The company has a
holiday on Sundays, so I shall
be starting work tomorrow morning.
There will be many interesting sights
here. You will be pleased to know
that I am only a few miles
from Flesquieres, and on the first
... Right side 4
free day. I mean to make an effort to reach it. I have received no letters for a week now, but expect they will soon get through to here from the Base. It is a funny New Year time for me this year, but I am quite well and contented and none the worse of all the knocking about. I will soon get settled down to the new conditions here. Well mother, this letter should put your mind easy as to niy ... whereabouts. I hope you are still keeping well and cheery. Plase write soon and tell me about your New Year.
With love to all at home,
I remain,
Your loving and affectionate Son
Willie.
Cheerio - Goodnight!
xx
Maisie
-
... Left side 3
However, in the hunting around, we
got a good look at the town, which
has been a lovely place at one
time. At present, it is in a state
of havoc and chaos - many of its
finest buildings battered and burned
in the recent fighting. The town was
in German hands for over three years.
We found our Company eventually,
and after seeing the commanding officer,
went off to dinner, for which we were ready. We are billetted in
empty houses and are quite comfortable. There are very few people (civilians) in the town, and hardly a shop has re-opened yet. The company has a holiday on Sundays, so I shall be starting work tomorrow morning. There will be many interesting sights here. You will be pleased to know that I am only a few miles from Flesquieres, and on the first
... Right side 4
free day. I mean to make an effort to reach it. I have received no letters for a week now, but expect they will soon get through to here from the Base. It is a funny New Year time for me this year, but I am quite well and contented and none the worse of all the knocking about. I will soon get settled down to the new conditions here. Well mother, this letter should put your mind easy as to niy ... whereabouts. I hope you are still keeping well and cheery. Plase write soon and tell me about your New Year.
With love to all at home,
I remain,
Your loving and affectionate Son
Willie.
Cheerio - Goodnight!
xx
Maisie
-
... Left side 3
However, in the hunting around, we
got a good look at the town, which
has been a lovely place at one
time. At present, it is in a state
of havoc and chaos - many of its
finest buildings battered and burned
in the recent fighting. The town was
in German hands for over three years. We found our Company eventually, and after seeing the commanding officer, went off to dinner, for which we were ready. We are billetted ... in empty houses and are quite comfortable. There are very few people (civilians) in the town, and hardly a shop has re-opened yet. The company has a holiday on Sundays, so I shall be starting work tomorrow morning. There will be many interesting sights here. You will be pleased to know that I am only a few miles from Flesquieres, and on the first
... Right side 4
free day. I mean to make an effort to reach it. I have received no letters for a week now, but expect they will soon get through to here from the Base. It is a funny New Year time for me this year, but I am quite well and contented and none the worse of all the knocking about. I will soon get settled down to the new conditions here. Well mother, this letter should put your mind easy as to niy ... whereabouts. I hope you are still keeping well and cheery. Plase write soon and tell me about your New Year.
With love to all at home,
I remain,
Your loving and affectionate Son
Willie.
Cheerio - Goodnight!
xx
Maisie
-
... Left side 3
However, in the hunting around, we got a good look at the town, which has been a lovely place at one time. At present, it is in a state of havoc ... and chaos - many of its finest buildings battered and burned in the recent fighting. The town was in German hands for over three years. We found our Company eventually, and after seeing the commanding officer, went off to dinner, for which we were ready. We are billetted ... in empty houses and are quite comfortable. There are very few people (civilians) in the town, and hardly a shop has re-opened yet. The company has a holiday on Sundays, so I shall be starting work tomorrow morning. There will be many interesting sights here. You will be pleased to know that I am only a few miles from Flesquieres, and on the first
... Right side 4
free day. I mean to make an effort to reach it. I have received no letters for a week now, but expect they will soon get through to here from the Base. It is a funny New Year time for me this year, but I am quite well and contented and none the worse of all the knocking about. I will soon get settled down to the new conditions here. Well mother, this letter should put your mind easy as to niy ... whereabouts. I hope you are still keeping well and cheery. Plase write soon and tell me about your New Year.
With love to all at home,
I remain,
Your loving and affectionate Son
Willie.
Cheerio - Goodnight!
xx
Maisie
-
... Left side 3
However, in the hunting around, we got a good look at the town, which has been a lovely place at one time. At present, it is in a state of havoc ... and chaos - many of its finest buildings battered and burned in the recent fighting. The town was in German hands for over three years. We found our Company eventually, and after seeing the commanding officer, went off to dinner, for which we were ready. We are billetted ... in empty houses and are quite comfortable. There are very few people (civilians) in the town, and hardly a shop has re-opened yet. The company has a holiday on Sundays, so I shall be starting work tomorrow morning. There will be many interesting sights here. You will be pleased to know that I am only a few miles from Flesquieres, and on the first
... Right side 4
free day. I mean to make an effort to reach it. I have received no letters for a week now, but expect they will soon get through to here from the Base. It is a funny New Year time for me this year, but I am quite well and contented and none the worse of all the knocking about. I will soon get settled down to the new conditions here. Well mother, this letter should put your mind easy as to niy ... whereabouts. I hope you are still keeping well and cheery. Plase write soon and tell me about your New Year.
With love to all at home,
I remain,
Your loving and affectionate Son
Willie.
Cheerio - Goodnight!
xx
Maisci ...
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Flesquieres, France
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Cambrai, France
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Document location Flesquieres, France
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Additional document location Cambrai, France
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- 5196 / 59001
- Contributor
- Tony Burns Langenegger
December 29, 1918 – December 29, 1918
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