Letter · 21 Aug 1915 · Gallipoli, Ottoman Empire

In the company of flies


Herbert received this letter after Frank died but likely before the family knew of Frank's death.

From
Frank Clark
To
His brother Herbert
Sent from
Gallipoli, Ottoman Empire
Date
21 August 1915

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"There are stray bullets flying everywhere & one stands a chance of 'stopping one' at any time..."

"I am sitting in my little dugout writing to you - not alone, oh dear no - there are thousands of flies to keep me company, they just about drive one mad."

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