Item 01: Ralph Ingram Moore letters, 10 February 1907-15 March 1918 - Page 216
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4. 6. 15
My dear Mother,
Yesterday I sent you a cable stating I had been awarded the D.C.M. I thought it would give you pleasure to know as soon after I knew myself as possible. I might tell you that it came as a very great surprise. I am now enclosing a personal letter from General Walker to Col. Owen, which the latter was good enough to hand on to me. You will notice that the awards were made for the third Battalion though I am sorry to say that poor Farmer is not alive to hear of the honour bestowed on him. The enclosed will be a nice memento. Now I must stop talking of myself or you will think I am suffering from swelled head.
You would hardly think that war could become monotonous €“ yet it is surprising to hear on all sides if we don't get an attack every now and again "aren't things slow." All the men who have been here from the start consider themselves old soldiers now. I came across Gordon Gabriel a couple of days ago. He looks fairly well, but has gone almost white haired. When I saw him last he certainly had a few grey hairs. I could hardly credit such a rapid change in any one. The same afternoon I met Eddy. He was a half partner in one of the tin dredges at Emmaville. I doubt if I have mentioned his name in any of my letters. I have not been able to get any trace of Ray Smith yet and I don't suppose I will until he writes. We are all seriously looking forward to seeing the Australian papers containing the account of our landing here. I have already seen a couple of accounts in the London papers. I suppose it is only natural that we should like to know what others think of our performances. Love to all.
Your affec. son
Ralph