On the Rovuma – 7th October 1918 I have not been able to get a letter off to you since August, when we started on a very long trek from
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
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
RMS Walmer Castle – nearing Cape Town This finds us completing the second part of our voyage and we should be in port again the day after tomorrow. I wrote
What has happened to Henry Tod and where is the RMS Walmer Castle going? 1st January 1917 My dear Father and Mother, When you see this you will be wondering,
Henry Tod’s letters home have an unexplained gap of more than six months and unfortunately, there is no one alive to ask for details. We’ll pick up the story in
Henry Tod writes to his family from London with what must have been a jarring update. He’s at 27 Berkley Square. Here I have come to anchor at last, in
Henry Tod writes his parents about a mine blowing incident – that’s mine blowing not mind blowing, although the latter could also apply. Dear Mother and Father I am not
It seems fitting to post one of Alexander Henry Tod’s letters to honour Remembrance Day and to give thanks to those who served and who serve in the cause of
Henry Tod has been on leave and now he’s heading back for action in the vicinity of Loos. Loos was the biggest British attack of 1915 and the first time
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