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
Just a line to keep you going, although I have none of your meantime to acknowledge. When we went up to the trenches last time, I was fortunate enough, after
In this letter, Alexander Henry Tod is in Glasgow on leave. Some readers might recall that much of his family emigrated to Canada around 1910, hence he’s still writing to
Alexander Henry Tod has received his first letters from his parents and after acknowledging his pleasure goes on to tell his family the latest news. We are in the middle
On Tuesday, we left Alexander Henry Tod – known as Henry – announcing his baptism of fire in the trenches … It was in the afternoon and we had just
Alexander Henry Tod records his first experience in the line … Here I am back in billets and comparative comfort after my first spell in the firing line. We had
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