Letter 1

Base number 234
Brittany, France
British Army Camp
9th of June, 1916
Dear Mother,
I hope by the time you read this, you’ll have forgiven me for running to the army. I needed to.
I am sorry that I left you, big Joe and Molly but I couldn’t let Charlie just join the army because of the law. Even though Charlie and Molly are married, he always looked out for me so I have decided to follow him and look out for him. If Charlie dies, who will look after Molly? I miss you and I am sure Charlie misses you to as well as missing Molly. I hope Molly’s Pregnancy is going well.
Although I have only been here for about 3 days, I have been training really hard and the time has flown by! But I will tell you more about that in the next letter as there is a limited supply on paper and there are other soldiers with families to write to.
Hope you are having fun with Molly and Big Joe
Lots of Love
Tommo xxx

Letter 2

23 Penny Lane,
Iddesleigh, Devon
England
19th of June, 1916
Dear Tommo,
I have forgiven you for joining the army. I understand that you want to look out for Charlie but when you get home, you’re going straight to your room. You have NO excuse to leave me without a simple goodbye. I have been worried sick!!! It is wonderful that you are enjoying yourself.
I think that it is sweet that you joined the army for Charlie, but I don’t think he wanted you to join. Didn’t you wonder why he kept it a secret till the night before? He didn’t want you to go because you might get killed. Charlie loves you so much that he sent me a letter on the first day asking me why you’re in the army. Molly was heartbroken when she found out you’re at war. She loves you like you’re her little brother.
Molly’s pregnancy is coming along. She is now 5 months and 6 days. Can you believe it! I remember when she and Charlie broke the news to us! Those were the days.
I am looking forward to letter describing life on the front line.
Love you Lots
Mother

Letter 3

Base Number 234
Brittany, France
British Army Camp
10th of June, 1916
Dear Mother
By the time you have read this, I would have got your reply from my first letter! I couldn’t have of waited because I am SO excited!!
I got measured up for my uniform and I look so smart in it! My holster for my Pistol is on my right hip, about 5 in length and 7 inches in width. My holster for my rifle is across my back and is 15 inches in width. I don’t know the length of the Rifle. I feel so much older with the guns and the uniform!
I have met a friend who is called Edward Broomfield. He is 19 and is married with a baby girl called Elisabeth. Edward is about 6 foot 3 inches. He feels indifferent towards the war; neither wants to be here or wants to be at home because of the new-born cries for her mother. He has a rifle and a pistol to! The only difference between us both is that his rifle is a different make and model to mine.
I haven’t spoken much to Charlie but we have both been extra busy. The commanding officer is keeping us on our toes.
Well I have to go now; the commanding officer is calling us out. Write to you later
Lots of love
Tommo xxx

Letter 4 - the last letter

23 Penny lane,
Iddesleigh, Devon,
England
20th of June, 1916
Dear Tommo,
You sound really excited! I am sure you look really smart I your uniform, you look smart in most things. Be careful with those guns, you might kill someone on your side! Just kidding. Good luck baby. Both my baby boys are at war. Remember your only 16. You’re not 20 or 30. Your 16. Don’t grow up too much while you’re at war.
Edward seems like a nice lad. So young and has a family of his own! He seems tall. Taller than you and Charlie. I didn’t know the army commissioned different make and models of guns. I thought they stuck to one make.
The commanding officer seems… Strict. It is good he is keeping you on your toes.
Love you lots
Mother xxx

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