WW II Letters Home – Robinson / Marsh Family
From: Pte. A.L. Robinson (other identifying information blacked out on envelope)
To: Mrs. Clarence Marsh
Date of letter: August 17, 1943
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Postmark: Field Post Office 528, Passed by Censor 770, Deputy Chief Field Censor To: Mrs. Clarence Marsh, Dresden, Ontario, Canada
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Sicily
17 Aug 43
Dear Sis,
Well, here is a few lines to let you know that I am getting along fine and hoping that you are all well. I am roaming around amongst the orange and almond groves here. The only trouble is that as yet you can only find the occasional orange that is ripe.
We are getting pretty good eats here. I received three hundred fags from the Kinsmen Club night before last, which came in very handy because everyone has been very short on them since we landed.
Is Olive still working in the store or is she home helping you now? Tell Helen not to flirt with all those young coloured boys too much.
Boy, you should see the flies here. They are trying to eat me alive. When I get home, I will show you the scars where they are biting big chunks out of me. I have been carrying a big club around to battle mosquitoes with.
Well, I suppose Roy and Clarence are busy with the sprinkler and cultivator and Grandpa is using the hoe on everything that looks like a weed.
Well, you had better get those chocolate cake pans ready for it looks as we won’t be long now until we are all home again.
Well, Cheerio for now. Write often.
Love, Allan