Letter · 9 Jun 1916 · Flanders Fields, Belgium
Strained nerves
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
"The life is not hard all the time, only there is tremendous nerve strain always."
"I think the worst of it is the terrific noise. It gets on one's nerves so"
"It's nearly time to think what you will cook for Xmas dinner. I reckon to have it at home with you all & what fun we will have"
