Letter · 18 Feb 1917 · Flanders Fields, Belgium

Returning to the Front


Harry Hall was killed in action at Messines.

From
Harry Frederick Hall
To
Vera Russell nee Hall, Sister
Sent from
Flanders Fields, Belgium
Date
18 February 1917

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"Once again I am back in this beautiful (!!!) land of France, and expect to reach the dear old wavering line in a day or two."

"The last time I wrote was from London, where I was just concluding a most glorious spell of joy, etc Such a time as I have had, I never shall forget..."

"France just at present is an eyesore compared with London and the other places I frequented."

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