Bright day after rainy night. Want all socks sent. Have written to C.B. The men are short, and want them badly, to prevent trench feet. (three prs per man), and they have only about two pr. Candles are also a great want for the dug-outs.
BLACKER'S LETTERS – WITH THE ‘NINTH’ IN FRANCE
The Letters of Lieutenant Colonel S W W Blacker DSO, Commanding Officer, 9th (Service) Battalion, Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers)
BLACKER'S LETTERS - WITH THE ‘NINTH’ IN FRANCE 