17th February 1916

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

24th January 1916

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24th January 1916 Arthur is writing his last letter to Dollie before his leave begins on Wednesday night; meanwhile he has a mountain of work to complete for the CO; despite that he finds time to attend Mass and fellow … Continued

22nd January 1916

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22nd January 1916 Dollie is anxious as she has not heard from Arthur for a few days; meanwhile he is relieved to be out of the front line action for a short while, and hopes to be home by next … Continued

20th January 1916

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20th January 1916 Arthur now has the time to write a decent letter to Dollie – there is much to report; he is currently an instructor (temporarily) at Divisional HQ; more importantly – his name has been put forward for … Continued

18th January 1916

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18th January 1916 Arthur has been so busy he has been unable to write to Dollie for a few days – they have been on the move and are now back in billets for a rest; good news for Arthur … Continued

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