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A note from Corporal N C Black, Norfolk Regiment, gateman at Hammersmith, interred in Sofia. Published Sep 1916.

The Patience of the Navy

What War is Like

Thanks to TOT from Private Hodson

An anonymous letter of thanks for TOT. Published Aug 1916.

The Ruins of Ypres

A letter from Corporal Dix, Royal Navel Division. The letter reveals sentiments towards Germany and the Great War. Published Apr 1917.

The Bayonet Charge of the Sappers

An anonymous writer from Cricklewood Garage expresses his gratitude towards the TOT Mutual Aid Fund. Published Mar 1918.

The Unappreciated Helmet

A London General Omnibus Company soldier home on leave was impressed by the success of the summer outing he attended. Published Oct 1915.

Drummer E. J. Allin writes of a downbeat Christmas and feeling lucky. Published Mar 1918.

Letter from H T Brown, driver. References Egypt, Palestine, Ludd, Tull Keram, Haifa, Tiberias, and El Hamma. Published Jun 1919.

A London United Tramways conductor, now a driver in the RE, sends home a little war alphabet for his children. Published Jun 1916.

Travellers Tales

Sergeant Young talks of winning the Military Medal for bravery on 31st July 1917 despite his injuries. Published Jan 1918.

A story of Sir David Beatty. Published Oct 1915.

Service moments and changes of scene for a District Railway man are suggested in this letter from Rifleman A Hindmarsh, 18th Battalion London Rifle Brigade. Published Apr 1916.

The Dust of Egypt

The Rash Canadian

What the Wives Say

Somewhere in France

T Wells, HMS Hector, LER office staff, describes his new experiences. Published Jan 1916.

Testimony from a soldier describing training with the British Territorials before deploying on the Continent, and his fate after deployment. Published Nov 1918.

Driver W A Curd, Plumstead Garage, writes of driving a 12 ton motor tractor. Published Feb 1915.

Letter regarding A Sterry, 8th East Surrey. Sterry was recommended for the DCM and the letter describes the reason. Published Nov 1915.

Letter from F Jenkins, London United Tramways, Hanwell. Letter is heavily censored. Published May 1915.

Letters Received

Letter from Sergeant Adkins, Electric Railway House. References training at Leverstock Green, departing Watford and Addison Road, getting the ferry at Southampton, and meals. Published Dec 1914.

The Long Way to Constantinople

The Battle of the Aisne

Letter from T E Millman, Coldstream Guards. References Twickenham Garage and Seven Kings. Published Jun 1916.

TOT at Bitlis

A letter by Lance Corporal Lyons, 16th Lancers, District Railway (Railway Battalion Sappers & Miners). He writes of his experiences in the war. Published Aug 1917.

The Right Sort of Shells

Bombardier P Small of Acton Garage describes being awarded the Military Medal. References Loos. Published Dec 1916.

The DCM

A brief note from Corporal E Scuffell, RFA. Published Sep 1916.

The Horrors of Gallipoli

Letter from Private W Rider, Royal West Kent Regiment (Willesden Garage) about his work in Mosul. Published Apr 1919.

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