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and each time he has escaped, the last time he was interned he was sentenced to Death, but got 7 weeks reprieve during which time he again escaped and assisted to [2] more to escape in to Belgium where he was assisted himself to England. During the South African war Pte. Brash one night on Guard called his relief who was very slack in turning out, and he was sit down waiting, when the visiting Officer came round though [thought] that Pte. Brash was asleep, so he tried to take his rifle away and got a terrible surprise and a damned good hiding in the bargin, Brash taking him for a Boer in the dark. Brash was reported and tried by Drumhead Court Martial and sentenced to 10 Year Imprisonment, but owing to his Commanding Officer's influence he only did 3 months and Princess Louise got him his Medals 11 months after. He has been wounded in 3 different engagements and he is now waiting to go to the front again, Well Good Luck go with Him and may he have a Speedy and Safe return to those who await him at Home in Scotland for he has well earned the Highest honour the Country can give Him. Let's hope he gets it.
No. 8297
Pte. C Brash
2nd Arg. & Suth. High'rs,
Salonica forces
Salonica.
At Present at Malta waiting to go Back to Shake hands with the Barglars [possibly Bulgars]. C. Brash.
There was a fire in the Paint Locker aboard the ship. Hospital Ship "France" arrived. She is the 2nd biggest ship employed in this Service, 23,000 Tons.