WW II Letters Home – Robinson / Marsh Family
From: Pte. A.L. Robinson A4509
No. 1 Plat. H.Q. Coy
Royal Canadian Regiment
Canadian Army Overseas C.M.F.
To: Mrs. Clarence Marsh
Date of letter: January 17, 1944
Envelope
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Postmark: Passed by Censor No. 8278 To: Mrs. Clarence Marsh, Dresden, Ontario, Canada
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Somewhere in Italy
Monday, Jan. 17/44
Dear Sis,
A few lines to let you know that I am getting along fine and hoping that you are all well. I suppose you will be thinking that I had forgotten about you completely.
I have got a pile of letters here that looks as if I will never get them answered. I was in hospital with a bad foot for a few days but am getting along fine now. Thanks for the pictures, there were some really good ones. Catherine sent me one of David Ward in his uniform along with a lovely Xmas card and letter. From the looks of those pictures, I better hurry up and get home or I won’t know anyone when I do get there.
Tell Helen and Olive that I got their letters and will be watching for some more from them soon, I hope. I got a letter from Dad yesterday and a parcel from the Dresden Red Cross a couple of days ago.
That break in the letter was caused by old Jerry, a few shells to let us know that he was still hanging around.
Thanks for mentioning the roast wild duck and dill pickles. It will help me to enjoy this lovely bully beef we are having for supper. Tell Clarence to save a rabbit or two for when I get home. Well, I want to get one away to Alex and Shirlie tonight, so hoping to hear from you and see you soon.
My love to All.
Cheerio, Allan
