William Ambrose Cull letter diary, 1915-1918 - Page 299
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nights ago – I saw him before he went: he spoke very highly of the work that I have been doing of late – He said, "Your work has been excellent, and you should rise rapidly".
I cannot forget the old adage: – 'All men are liars' etc – I shall believe the material.
I will tell you though, for I have no object in telling anything to you, other than the truth, that I have out-classed other Subs. re real military knowledge and the result is that I am now Reconnaissance officer – my job is to make sketches, maps etc make all the road reconnaissances etc Gain information respecting the enemy, strength of his line, wires etc. – positions of his M-Guns etc etc
While out of the trenches, the training I give my men, is – Map reading, field sketching, reconnaissance = preparation and despatch of Orders, reports and messages, cipher, patrolling, scouting etc. Real interesting work.
I hope that you get the letter with my mention in it. Thousands of officers would give something for one of thats kind of Mention even.
Correspond now regularly with Aunt Annie – Have just received a letter from them – They are all well.
A mistake has been made re mail clearing –
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were told that mail would leave here on 18th – Consequence is that I now find that mail went from here last night. However I will ride down to Brigade with this myself and get it away –
Love and kisses to you all – Your aff and loving Son
WAC