Letter · 17 Jan 1917 · Flanders Fields, Belgium
Lucky charms
Herbert commanded one of four companies which took part in a raid on German lines on the 21 February 1917 He died in action that day.
Extracts from this letter
"I am getting to know a little about this war game now. I'm generally considered a 'lucky beggar' & my luck still seems to hold good"
"Well I hope that when the hot work comes... I shall be able to do the job & that my lucky star will still keep going."
"Which latter reminds me the charm you sent has not yet arrived but when it does I shall wear it, I'm not a bit superstitious. I don't believe in charms etc any more that you do but I shall keep it with me & it will remind me of a dear little friend in sunny Capetown."
