War Diaries (May 24) (nonfiction)
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Frank W. Springett: May 24, 1917
... I am sorry to say I shan’t be home for Whitsun. What a shame, and I was looking to go home ever so much. Still I suppose I shall get a leave before I go across the pond. I am afraid I shall be wanted across there, even if the fighting finishes soon. It will be a long job I am afraid.
It is a grand day here today. We are still very busy with bayonet fighting and gas helmets and plenty of Company Drill. I am used to canvas life now, but it is not so nice as billets. We have to parade at 6.30 in the morning. The grub we get is a trifle better now, but of course I have to spend all my money I get on cleaning stuff and food. We are having some sports for Whitsun so perhaps it won’t be so bad a holiday. I don’t think I have any more to say this time so I will close ...
—6649 Pte F.W. Springett, D Company 1ST Platoon. 22nd Training Reserve, St. Albans, Herts (letter to his brother Sid)