Sept 25, 1917

Dear Sir,

You no doubt will have received by now the sad news of your boys death. You will be glad to know a few particulars. He was killed instantaneous by H.E. shell, a piece entering the back of neck. his gang his commanders carried him out last night & buried him at Villers-au-bois in the cemetery there.

He had only been with us a short time. He will be greatly missed, as he was of a very cheerfull nature & had made many friends.

I cannot explain to you the uneasy feeling we have with our reinforcements until seeing them under fire for the first time. But your lad had [?] his Captain & had made good, in fact could trust him on any mission, he was fearless & very willing. I know it must be hard losing a son but [?] have one consolation he died doing his duty bravely, with his face to the foe & no sign of wavering.

I am sending his personal belongings to the Pay & Record Office & you will receive them in due course. [?]ig, Safety Pin, Pencil, Whistle, Cigarettes, Golden Ring, Wrist Watch & a letter Case with Photos.

From Yours Sincerely,

H.J. Johnson
Sergt.