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[Page 49]
Third AUSTRALIAN GENERAL HOSPITAL
Kitchener Hospital
Brighton
England
31/10/16
5In a letter I received from Father just before we left Egypt – over a month ago now – I learned of Arthur's death in France. I wrote to you then, but in the general muddle then existing the letter was not posted.
Well do I know what a terrible loss it means to you all, for to those of us who could only claim him as a friend it means a gap, never to be filled again.
I spent an afternoon and evening with Les Whitfeld last week, and he gave me news of many an old friend, whom I imagined to be still well and strong. While in Egypt, for we only arrived here three weeks ago, we seemed to be quite out of touch with all the Australians except the Light Horse, and although there for nine months I did not see Eric once during the whole time.