Letter · 22 Jun 1915 · Wellington, New Zealand
Keen for promotion
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 do hope you are well again. I have been thinking about you all day and wondering how you are and am anxiously awaiting your next letter"
"Well today the trained men were asked to stand out that wanted to go up for stripes and of course I was one of them ... I am swatting every minute I can get...."
