Item 01: Alan Keats Gordon letters to Nellie Clark, 18 August 1914-30 August 1916 - Page 93
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[Page 93]
6. me that Les Dinning was home in Lindfield with a bullet through his lung. Lucky fellow to be able to sport it. We had a long march today, and when I returned I was told that I am to be promoted, so will require all my good condition to carry the three stripes. One of our Sergts has gone to a school and I am to fill his place pro tem, but Lieut Cox said that it was highly probable that I would retain the position. If I continue at this rate goodness only know where I'll finish, "ah what,"
If you see Mother tell her the news , as I have posted her letter. Tell Arch he had better keep up his practise with the cats, as he may be needed before all is over, but I don't think so somehow. I might tell you that my shooting wager is off now, as the chap that challenged me, is the one who has gone to the school. Perhaps it is just as well for me as I will be sure of my pound anyway. W I am receiving the usual O.K. every night, as I only have to close my eyes, and I can feel them. Although I would sooner, I had not to close them. You had better keep this page or part of it covered if you pass it round. I am writing just now on the