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On Active Service

2211
​Pte R.R. Nixon
"D" Coy 56th Battn.
​14th Brigade, A.I.F.

All O.K.
​Rex

Dear Dad,

You see by the above that I am now in the 56th battn, the fourth was split in 2;  ½ went 2 the 56th the rest 2 the 4th, it was done 2 mix the old hands up 2 the 6th reinforcements, with the new lot.  We expect to be here at least 2 months;  the 4th has left the hole & gone to the canal, which every battn does in turn.  I have still got my "Snifter" job on as caterer for the Sergeants mess.  I have a good chance for some stripes, as these "Mugs" are simply "goats" & the biggest muckups you ever saw.  Good Luck.

Capt. V. Nixon
S.S. "Bellubera"
C/o Port Jackson & Manly S.S. Co.
Circular Quay
Sydney
N.S.W.
​Australia

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