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Date: September 25th 1917
To
Father
From
H.J. Johnson
Letter

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.

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