Letters Winnie and Horrold

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April 19th 1915

Dear Winifred,

        Writing this letter is harder than you can imagine. I wish I could tell you how I’m feeling rather than having to put it all down on paper.

        Being away from you and the children is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do, I miss you all so much. But I know that what I’m doing is right my country needs me. I’m going to fight on to the end and make you proud of me. When I return you will able to tell the children that their Daddy was a war hero.

        I’m still in the trenches, waiting for orders to go over the top and attack. I feel honoured to be in this position, despite the pain of being away from home. I’m proud to be fighting in a war with such purpose; we will break down the Germans and emerge victorious. Conditions in these trenches are fairly poor; very cramped and not very hygienic. But I’m not complaining, we won’t be here for much longer. The war will be over by Christmas, and then I will return home to you and the children.

        Don’t worry about me Winnie, I’m going to make you proud.

My deepest love

Harold

September 8th 1915

To my darling Harold,

        Things are changing around here. With so few men around, us women are taking on your duties. It was difficult to adjust to at first but now I see how important it is. I have begun work at a munitions factory; it makes me feel like I’m worth something. It used to be awful sitting at home, knowing there was nothing I could do while you were out there risking your life for the sake of the country. Now I’m giving something back.

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        As well as knowing that I’m providing for the soldiers and contributing to the war effort, it’s providing us with an income. The children miss you dearly, but you have no need to worry about them, we’re all getting by just fine.

        I’m so proud of you Harold, and not a day goes by when I don’t think about you. The children send their love; we look forward to seeing you very soon.

Winnie

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