Postmarked: 27 Apr 1940 Aldershot, Hants
Apr 27. 1940
3:30 pm
Dearest Ma & Junie:
While in my room resting after a streneous week, now I have time to pick up on my correspondonse to my sweethearts.
First of all, I am listening to my wireless, to a beautiful opera coming from Milan. Secondly, I have a nice bottle of real Canadian whisky, and just had a real good one to your health, my toast was “Cheerio Momy”. These are the moments when I get lonesome, just wish you were here and enjoy it all.
To-night is a famous night. The Royal 22 is stepping out we are entertaining the Staff, so I must be on my best behaviour.
However I don’t just feel right and promise to be home at midnight. Is’nt that good mommy?
I bet you are scare stiff since Adolphe went to Norway. Don’t worry a bit about me, I am quite well, and specially well trained, and can take care of myself.
Anyhow, I expect my promotion, sometime in the futur, at the Base in France. I expect to be in charge of the base.? So the front won’t see much of me.
So do not worry.
Company now coming my way. A big kiss & hug
Miss you all much
Dad
