9786: Letters home

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posted on 2024-01-19, 11:20 authored by Lest We Forget Project Team

William Henry Slee born 20th November 1897 joined the Devonshire Regiment (28545) having lied about his age to enlist. He died 26th March 1917. He sent detailed letters to his parents, which his family have, as well as a letter sent by his Mother to William after he had been killed, at the top of this letter "Killed in Action" this is dated May 1917

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Susan Clark

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William Henry Slee

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1917

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Brass Death Penny. Letter home (from William). Letter to William returned home (killed in action). Embroidered Postcards

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Southway Library, Plymouth (17/05/2019)

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Lest We Forget World War One

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