Somewhere in Africa – 18th August 1918
In Europe during August 1918, the Hundred Days Offensive was underway. This was the Allied offensive which ended World War One. The campaign in Africa was proceeding at a different
November 5, 2018
In Europe during August 1918, the Hundred Days Offensive was underway. This was the Allied offensive which ended World War One. The campaign in Africa was proceeding at a different
Quilomane – 12th July 1918 [I’ve found this spelled Quelimane.] I write this from hospital where I am just getting over a bad bout of fever. It took me just
Vapor “Luabo” – Empress Nacional de Navegacao – 5th July 1918 On the high seas once more on the good ship (Portuguese) “Luabo”. We are making for a point not
Today we have two of Henry’s letters. 2/3rd K.A.R. – E.A. 2/5/18 Have none of your letters to acknowledge since my last. We are still well away from the seat
Henry is back with his battalion after several weeks leave. 2/3rd K.A.R. – East Africa – 10/4/18 I got back to the battalion a week ago and found a most
Henry’s leave is up and he’s waiting for a ship to take him back. What do you think he’s feeling after two-and-a-half years of war? Durban Club, Natal – 12th
Henry is on leave at last! Grand National Hotel, Johannesburg – 12th February 1918 A line to inform you of my arrival in this well known town, where I propose
Ndanda – 10th December 1917 I have received a batch of your letters, the last of which are dated August. I note Andy is at Shorncliffe and hope to get
Henry is still on the move, his brigade heading south to keep on the tail of von Lettow. I have just received a batch of your letters up to 19th
It’s been months since Henry’s written to his family. I’m sure they were worried sick. Nabungo, G.E.A. – 2nd October 1917 It is a long time since I had an
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