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Letters from the Front Describe Army Life and Paris Leave Ahead
Paul Gamble writes of a jake time with limited drill and working parties while serving as No 1 gunner. He notes the gun weight, gear carried, and leadership over the section. He anticipates Paris leave around October and describes billeted life in a small village with improvised shelters and scarce reading materials. He mentions French books and limited access to newspapers as front life continues.
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Paul
Paris
Paria
John Dickson
Highland