Letter · 17 Jun 1915 · Wellington, New Zealand

Such a jolly lot


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.

From
Henry Thomas Norton
To
Florence, Wife
Sent from
Wellington, New Zealand
Date
17 June 1915

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"We are such a jolly lot and have good times ... And you and me will have such a merry time together dear. I am so well & you will notice the difference in me."

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