Item 01: James Wilkie letters, ca. 1914-1918 - Page 10
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He's not a model, far from it but he's got a sense of humour that I understand. I'm quite sorry for him that he's a Colonel & I'm only a Sergeant as I'm sure he'd appreciate me.
See how nicely & causually I bring to your notice the fact I'm a Sergeant. Of course it's only acting but I have the stripes & the authority & as soon as I know the ropes all the privileges also the title. My really truly rank is Corporal but anyhow the pay is the same (net) as a Sergeant's & I can't be a real Sergeant here. But its near enough. I'm really very fortunate to be here, my luck is wonderful & hope I do all right but its tricky & one never knows. I shall have to walk warily & not get dreaming. I'd like you to see this country, of course its desolate & heartbreaking but to see how it was