Postmarked: 11 am 30 Mar 1940 Aldershot, Hants

March 29. 1940

My dear sweethearts;

To-day will go down in history for the Royal 22e Regt.

We had the honor and distinction of being the only unit to be reviewed by your boy friend; Gen. Sir Edmund Ironsides.  And [...]

Easter morning
8:00 am

Darling wife

Just got up a while ago, had my cup of tea in bed, and now listening to an Easter program on my wireless from Sweeden wonderful music and singing.  This is the life in Europe. This is part of my day’s work.  Keeping up with the [...]

Thursday night
11:00 pm

Dear Lauretta & Junie

To-day was a new experience in my young military career.  I burried this afternoon one of my best non-commissioned officers who was killed the other day accidentally.  We had the funeral service in the Chapel of the Benedictins “monks”. I sent you some time [...]

London, Saturday morning, 3:00 am

Darling wife

You see what time it is; I have just landed to my hotel room from a marveleous dinner and reception, given to the Canadians by our ex Pr. Minister The Hon. R.B. Bennett who now resides in Kent England.  We [...]

Postmarked: 11:45am 15 Mar 1940 Aldershot,Hants

Thursday
14 Mar 40
10:00 pm

Darling Lauretta & Junie

After a strenuous day, I have a few minutes before turning in to bed.

To-day was a real lively day for me, up at 5:00 am this morning, rain all morning snowed all afternoon and at [...]

Mar 12/40

Somewhere in England.

Dear Lauretta & Junie

You are now in possession of the “mug” of the fastest, “develish” rider in all of little Europe.  (Only make believe).
Dad

Postmarked: 11:45 am 11 Mar 1940 Aldershot, Hants

Sunday night
March 10, 1940

My darlings,

This week has been my best since here.

Up at 5.30 am, breakfeast at 6.30 lunch at 12.00 tea at 4.00 bath at 5.00 dinner at 7.00 cocktail and sherry, before dinner, so this afternoon, [...]

Postmarked: 8:00 pm 4 Mar 1940 Aldershot, Hants

Monday morning
March 4. 1940

Darling wife;

Now sitting in my office and can spare a few minutes between jobs.  I had another serial of photos taken a few minutes ago, so you’ll get the soon.  I hope your [...]

Postmarked: 11:45 am 4 Mar 1940 Aldershot, Hants

Sunday night
March 3. 1940

Dearest,

Just returned to Camp this very minute after having travelled some 600 miles.

I must admit my camp room looks and feels quite comfy, after such a long ride.

I am now a full fledge [...]

Rhos-on-Sea North Wales

St. Davids Day
March 1st 1940

Darling Wife

Just arrived here after crossing continent.  Look up you map and see where I am to-night.  I am here to represent French Canada, in the name of my Regt.  The journey was splendid.  From where I am writing I can see [...]