Letter · 24 Jun 1915 · Wellington, New Zealand

You will be proud of me


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
24 June 1915

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"I am always thinking of you..."

"... Softly the night is falling. You will be proud of me when I get my uniform."

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