| Place | Europe: France |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR03422 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm |
| Object type | Letter |
| Maker |
George, Barrar William 'Bar' |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England |
| Date made | 1916 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
George, Barrar William 'Bar' (Private)
Description
Collection comprises a letter written by 3073 Private Barrar 'Bar' William George, 3 Battalion, Second World War. He writes from England, 8 December 1916, to his brother Stanley George.
History / Summary
At the time of writing Private George was convalescing in Dorset, England, after being wounded in action. He writes to his younger brother Stanley in Australia, describing the weather in England and his concerns about his eventual return home. He writes, "I am afraid I will have to do a lot of studying and hard graft, when I get back". Stanley expresses his unexpected "longing" to be back in France and his belief that he will be wounded again. He makes favorable comments about his parents and asks Stanley to take care of them "if the worst does happen".