17th February 1916
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
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
Arthur is travelling home on leave and sends this telegram to his beloved Dollie… (Next letter will be on 13th February)
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 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 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 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