papers, papers
Accession Number
NAM.1974-02-31-6
Description
A handwritten copy of letters copied by Charlotte Maxwell, originally written by Francis Maxwell to her. Maxwell writes about his Battalion being under fire from enemy positions and how his Brigade has not been told when or where they can rest. He describes how he was able to finally get a bunk and had to remove his wet uniform that was sodden with mud and attempted to get some sleep while enemy artillary dropped close to the trench.
Campaigns
World War One, Western Front (1914-1918), World War One (1914-1918)
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