Letter · 15 Jun 1916 · Flanders Fields, Belgium
And if I go
Harry Norton was killed in action on 15 September 1916, at Flanders. His family were not informed of his death for 5-6 weeks, and continued to write to him. Their letters were returned marked with 'deceased'. Harry wrote to his wife everyday - his letters are very descriptive and personal.
Extracts from this letter
"I am just writing you this letter in case I have the great honour of giving my Life, for King & Country."
"I have made my 'Peace with God' & am ready to meet Him, should He see fit to call me. Dear Heart I have lately lived my life trying to do all the good I can, and I feel very peaceful & happy."
"Florrie Chum, you have been a real Angel to me & the best Chum ever a man could possibly have. I want to tell you now that I worshipped the ground you trod, and Oh how I love you my Darling ..."
"I will never forget how brave you were when I waved to you as the troop ship left the wharf. ... What a sacrifice, and how you loved me to let me go because I felt it was my duty to go. When I sometimes get tired & dispirited that wonderful scene comes before me & I gain courage again. I carry all your letters close to my heart."
