Australian Soldier Encounters YMCA Canteen in Front Line
In a training camp story a soldier describes arriving at the front trenches to find a YMCA worker distributing reading matter and selling items, surprising the Australian who asked where they could escape the war’s strains. The tale mentions Seton and a bone shaped dead Ge TMCAT MLC A, with references to Australians and English purchases of wares.
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M. Seton
Y.M.C.A
Harre
Geers
England
Australian General lauds wartime association support
General Birdwood expresses heartfelt admiration and thanks to the Australian National Association for its wartime work. He notes front-line service has made him aware of the aid received, including tangible acts of care at the front. The letter highlights ongoing appreciation from Allied troops.
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