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Letters From Soldiers Describe Training And Travel From Bramshott
In a long commutative letter from Bramshott dated November 23 a Canadian soldier writes of strict drill discipline harsh weather and heavy marching as well as muffled lights to guard against air raids. He details rifle training near France plans to depart with fellow soldiers including Bill Somerville and Sergt W MacLelland and recalls journeys from Camp Borden to Merrie England through Montreal and Quebec to Halifax and aboard the Anchor Liner Cameronian with sea life observations and praise for the Royal Navy past and present.
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Bramshott
England
Scotland
Ireland
France
Canada
157Th Bn
Douglas Aiken
Seret
No. 7
Sergt. W. MacLelland
Oro Station
Bill Somerville
Borden
Sam Hughes
Merrie England
Barrie
Orillia
Midland
Penetang
Toronto
Montreal
Victoria Bridge
Mount