Elinor Florence has a wonderful blog with information pertaining to her interests about Canadian history and a recent blog post details two distinct letters by a family member of hers that served in the First World War. The juxtaposition of the tone of the two letters is startling and I recommend you read it.
Excerpt from 1st letter:
“ I have lots of company on my shift, but we don’t mind that out here! Good job it’s not at home, eh!”
Excerpt from 2nd letter:
“I saw sights that would make your blood run cold, men lying by the hundreds dead and dying, and their cries I will never forget.”
I have a strong connection to these letters as my Grandfather suffered from “shell shock”.
Below are FLORENCE, ROBERT BURNS: Service no. 187569 attestation papers.
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Thanks for the compliment, and so glad you enjoyed the letters.