18th February 1916 More unpleasant weather, and little news to tell; the local townsfolk are well disposed towards the British troops; Arthur has been busy re-billeting his men closer to them in town – and further from HQ. Arthur to … Continued
17th February 1916 The rain has ceased and Dollie’s letters have started to arrive once more, so Arthur is in a more cheery mood; yesterday he and some fellow officers went on a sight-seeing tour of the old town and … Continued
16th February 1916 The wet and windy weather makes for difficult training conditions; Arthur misses Dollie and their inspiring CO is away: “I wish the CO was back, for he is a CO – a soldier & a leader of … Continued
15th February 1916 A long account from Arthur of the new Company arrangements – Arthur is in charge of “2”, whilst Dollie’s brothers Evie and Edouard have “3” and “4”. He has a billet, miles back from the Front, in … Continued
14th February 1916 A very short note from Arthur as he waits for a wagon at the railway station, to take him back to his Battalion. Arthur to Dollie Mon. 9am. … Good morning, dear. I am now at railhead, … Continued
13th February 1916 Leave is over for Arthur and he writes to Dollie four or five times on the journey back to France – from the train, the boat and Boulogne – missing her dreadfully (but managing to have the … Continued