1918: Reception Battalion

No 1 Reception Battalion
Larkhill
Salisbury Plain
October 1918

1918: 21st September

Harold Viccars Bright
Thomas V. Brewer's cousin killed 100 years ago today
2nd Lieutenant
Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment)

1918: 21st September - from Harold to Tommy

To: Corpl T Brewer

C  compy Hut 15

No 2 Reception Battalion

Larkhill

Nr Salisbury

Sept 21^st 18

Dear Tommy

Heaps of thanks for yours of 11^th to hand a couple of days ago. So you have not yet been posted cadet school eh? Lucky devil! Nine months in Blighty at least  I suppose true that Larkhill is not exactly an ideal spot but of course you’ll be sent to Brighton or somewhere like that and don’t forget I shall anxiously await “all the news”

All the boys send their regards

Ever Sincerely Yours

Harold

1918: 5th September - to Tom from Sid

To T.V. Brewer esq

Bristol

Sept 5/18

Dear Tom

How goes it old chap?

Am down here for seven days, lucky devil, eh! We are losing Joe OCB comp now am having a grand time and gorgeous weather. Have you heard Jack is wounded? Rather nasty but he’ll pull through alright.

Cheers and Love

Sid L/cpl

6th Gloucesters. Unknown group.

This photo was bought off ebay...........
Some faces look familiar - is that Mark Sutton far left, and there others from the group photo taken by Thomas V. Brewer in 'training' at Coigneux.

1918: 17th June - to all

Cheer ho! All, I am still on the way back this time I am at our old spot in the hills a few miles from where I was last February and very nice it is too. All well, no news of any account but will write later!

Love to all

Tom

1918: 16th May - to Cath

May 16^th

Dear C./

I have just received one of the lost letters dated 23^rd April so have a little better idea of news. Should you get any other address from the War Off. take no notice write to me where I say and at present Con. Camp E Coy L3 A.P.O. I.E.P. will find me

Love to all

Tom

1918: 10th May - to my dear Mother

May 10^th 18

My Dear Mother

I have recvd. the Reg. letter today and order, many thanks. I was just on my last Lire! When I get up to the Bn. I shall be able to draw plenty and may remit some home. All well here but weather very changeable will write on Sunday when I hope the missing post will arrive.

Love all

Tom