Letter · 21 Aug 1915 · Gallipoli, Ottoman Empire

Shells screaming overhead


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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"I am getting used to the funny noises they make over here day & night now. The big guns from land & sea make an awful row, & this is accompanied always with machine guns & rifle fire. We can hear the shells screaming over head and the shrapnel bursting all day long..."

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