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Write to a Canadian Soldier in Afghanistan

The Olive Tree Genealogy has a webpage hosted here where anyone who wishes to can write a note to our soldiers in the PPCLI (Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry) in Afghanistan. Take a minute to say hello, send a thumb's up, or just tell them how proud we are of their efforts. Let them know we haven't forgotten them!

The Canadian Military Heritage Project
WW1

Note from Jane Sherris: This is one of several letters written by RSM James Kay during WW1 to his wife Annie Kay in Winnipeg.It is not his handwriting but the spelling and punctuation are as written. I hope the letters will give you a feel for the time period.


Belgium
24th

Dear Annie

Just a line to let you know Ihave got back again & in the trenches just reached 2 hours ago & as tired as an old horse I had a pretty good time of it when I was home but sorry to say had to many whiskies and bottled Bosses I guess they will be telling you all about it I only had 2 days in Elgin to short all together 4 days travelling it is hardly worth while going unless one stays in England I also saw Alex Cameron the piper & Misses he is Pipe Maj now some class eh

I am Regtl all right now my rank was confirmed last Aug night you should get another 5 Dols a month now Sep I had n ot time to write when at home in fact I was on my way back before I was right home I had your letter today dated Aug 2nd from Clearwater you must be chummy with Maud again I will stop now but will write again when I steady up I cert ainly feel pretty ratty to day write again soon

Your Loving Hubbie

Jim

xxxxxxxxxxxxx


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