Somewhere near Doullens, 9/8/1918

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Reblogged from Soldiers' Mail:

Somewhere in France

Dearest sister Madaline

I haven’t written you in such a terrible long time it looks as if I have forgotten you but it isn’t so the reason was on account of being in the line.  I spent fourteen long days in the line and therefore you see my letter is going to be long and interesting.  Well dear sister after you read what I have to say you will notice that it was not only my praying but also yours and the gift of god. 

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So this is what it's like to go out on patrol!

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