Item 05: John Duncan McRae papers, 20 March 1917-27 September 1917 - Page 10

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France
27.9.17

Dear Mr. McRae

Just a line to tell you I attended & was with your boy – Pte. J.D. McRae – at one of our Main Dressing Stations where he died. His wounds were severe, though he was in little pain & for a while we were hopeful of his recovery. But it was not to be – he gradually sank & passed peacefully away during the night of the 19th.

His thoughts were with his home people all through, & several times he asked me to send you his love.

I buried him the next day in a military cemetery at Dickebusch – a place near Ypres. The grave is registered & marked with a cross & you may be sure will be looked after as you would wish.

With all sympathy in your sorrow.

Yours sincerely
W.K. Douglas
Chaplain
12th Bn. A.I.F.