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Rflmn. Leonard Maunders

British Army 3rd Btn. Rifle Brigade

from:Downley, High Wycombe, Bucks

(d.25th September 1914)

A letter sent to Leonard Maunders' family from a comrade who was with him when he died:

"You know by now the sad news that awaits you. It is very hard for you. How I have thought about you all. If you remember there were four of us at Cambridge, well I am the only one left. Poor Leonard, Cox and Stillwell all went in about 5 minutes. We went into action about 4.45 on the morning of 25th of September and I lost all three chums by 5 o'clock. It was very hard for me. We brought Leonard back and buried him peacefully. I cannot tell you how I felt. His wish was that he would meet you in a better land. I hope it will soon be over. Bear up as much as you can ... remember me to Mr Maunder I hope I shall be with you all again soon.

PS Since waiting to post this letter your letter has come to hand with two packets of fags. I am returning the letter."

Leonard Maunder 1883-1914



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