Another card from Sid to Elsie, dated 1917.
When I smoke my cigarette,
I can hear a soft voice calling-
Very faint and far, and yet,
Nearer than the shrapnel falling
I can hear a kind word spoken
To my very heart’s enthralling,
While my magic rings unbroken,
I can hear a loving voice calling.
Salonica 1917.
To My Darling Wife
From Your ever loving and
devoted husband
Sid xxxxx
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Author: scswebeditor
Robin Braysher joined the SCS in 2003 and from 2008 has been the Society's web editor. His interest in the campaign comes from his grandfather, Fred, who served as a cyclist with the BSF from 1915 to 1917, mainly in the Struma valley.
Robin hands over the role in October 2021 to Andy Hutt.
Andy's interest in the campaign comes from his grandfather, Arthur, who served as a Royal Engineer from 1916-1918.
All posts prior to February 2021 are by Robin.
Opinions expressed in these posts are personal and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Society.
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Salonika Campaign Society, 1915-1918 