“…we’re part of the “big noise.”

Miss Millie Dobbs,                                                                           France, March 11, 1918

25 Howland Ave., Toronto, Ont., Canada

Dear Sis,

…We have accompanied the battalion in “the line” for several trips but all the boys have come through safely. The last trip we were left out and I guess it’s pretty lucky for us that we were. The battalion had a pretty warm time of it and although they came out with comparatively few casualties they distinguished themselves very highly and have been warmly commended by the “Big Guns” for their work. As a consequence, today there was handed out about 20 special 14-day leave warrants for England and Paris. Young Tom Ellis was one of the lucky ones for Paris.

I don’t know if I’ve told you before or not but this old battalion of ours is considered one of the very best in the whole Canadian Corps and has earned that reputation too, by gallant work. Oh! We’re part of the “big noise” alright.

Guess I’ll have to call this ramble to a close. It has covered a period in the writing of three days. Some busy man. I sincerely hope you are enjoying the every bit of health as I am.

Lots of love. As ever, Garn  xxxx

Selection from the letter collection of Sergeant Dobbs, to his sister Millie and his brother Walter
CWM 20050153-001
George Metcalf Archival Collection
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