Duty to the Dead
Honouring the last request of a comrade by writing to their family is a solemn commitment and one of the most difficult tasks those in service may have to perform.
Pte Hayes struggles to fulfill his promise knowing the pain that will ensue. He lightens the load with images of a peaceful passing in the full knowledge of the harsh realities of life and death at the front during the Great War; realities that he will carry with him until he too takes that last journey.
Pte Hayes struggles to fulfill his promise knowing the pain that will ensue. He lightens the load with images of a peaceful passing in the full knowledge of the harsh realities of life and death at the front during the Great War; realities that he will carry with him until he too takes that last journey.
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France September 2nd Mr. Allison, Dear Sir It is with my deepest sympathy that I drope you these few lines. I much regret to have to let you know that your son Leslie Allison was killed in action on the 28th. I am a poor scoller and can not express my thoughts and sympathy But as it was your sons last request that I would rite to you I am doing my best all though I trust that the sad news has reached you before this will git to you, at the first opertunity, I will send you his watch. I might say that he passed away verry peaceful and suffered verrie littel although he was Baddly wounded he thought he might git better. I won't put my address on. But should you want it you could git it at 103 Scott St., St. Thomas. I am yours sincerely, Pte J.G. Hayes |
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