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Letter from Private Hugh Owen to his brother and sister, 24 May 1916 [image 1 of 2]

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In this poignant letter Hugh pleads with his brother to avoid being called up by making any excuse possible and lying to the army doctor. Within two months of writing this letter Hugh is killed in action in Delville Wood, Somme, France.

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GTJ95629
Item uploaded:
16/2/2011
Date originally created:
1914-1918
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