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

A T.O.T artilleryman expresses gratitude to the committee for making his wife's evening at King's Hall, Hackney, enjoyable. Published Jan 1915.

One of the Old Army

The Patience of the Navy

What War is Like

Captain J. M. Donaldson, M.C., King’s Royal Rifles, formerly assistant chief electrical engineer to North Metropolitan Power, a letter noting his award of the Military Cross, and an account of his actions which led to the award. Published Sep 1916.

Thanks to TOT from Private Hodson

Private. J. E. Cox of the 10th Middlesex, ticket collector at Turnham Green Station, District Railway, sends a letter about his impressions of India. Published Jul 1915.

How the Wounded Return

From Busman to Dragoon

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

Pte. H. Ling, Royal Fusiliers, sends a letter in which he admits that the mix of rain, snow, mud, bullets, and shells made him nervous until he became acclimatised. Published Jun 1916.

Anonymous letter from the wife of a busman thanking the TOT for their support and confirming that she no longer requires financial support. Published Sep 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.

Signalman A.E. Rabjohns, City & South London Railway, Kennington, sends a letter describing camp life as he waits to leave for the front. Published Oct 1914.

Naval Mysteries

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.

Private W.L. Ames, London United Tramways clerk, 10th Middlesex at Calcutta, wonders if he will ever be brought closer to the war before it is over. Published May 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.

Private F Waite

Letter from R Mercer of Willesden Garage (LGOC) serving with the Royal Naval Division. He writes about the Antwerp retreat, serving in Port Said and at the time of the letter is in the Dardanelles. Sep 1915.

Praise for the Artillery

Travellers Tales

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

Private T. Mander describes his situation at his station in Lucknow, India. Published Nov 1916.

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.

Saxon Overtures

The Dust of Egypt

The Rash Canadian

What the Wives Say

Driver A. Miller, 15th Field Ambulance, sends a letter to Mr Ollett at Cricklewood garage, giving an account of his experiences as a military ambulance driver. Published Jul 1915.

Somewhere in France

Pte. J. F. Green (London United Tramways) sends a letter from Salonica in which he describes Bulgaria's people and landscapes after the surrender. Published Mar 1919.

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