Somewhere in Africa – 12th July 1918
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
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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
More about Henry Tod’s early experiences fighting the Germans in East Africa. Last time I was out with a patrol we were ambushed less than a mile from camp and
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