BRUCE SANDERS - 2/3 PIONEER BATTALION WORLD WAR II - A SOLDIERS LETTERS HOME

1943 - JANUARY 16

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Sgt. B Sanders.

H.Q. Coy.

2/3 Pioneer Bn. A.I.F.

16 Jan. 43.

          Dear Mum & Dad,

          I am back with the unit now & quite O.K. still taking it easy.

“ Ack” from B Coy has his “pips” now & is in H.Q. Coy. We are all pleased to see him.

Bob is also back here & seems alright.

I think I have all your letters now, up to Dec. 6^th & was pleased to hear that you had a few days up north. I hope May is O.K.

Pleased to know Grandma had improved. I trust she is well.

The weather is bonzer now after some heavy rain. The country is a nice green & very pleasant.

Nev. Wood’s letter came yesterday. He has been in Aussie 8 mths. I also received one from Mr. Roads.

I had a needle yesterday & it had quite a kick.

I was very pleased to get into my kitbag again & get my shoes & other odds & ends out. The mess is operating & it is nice to clean up & sit down to dinner & a very good dinner too.

There are many new faces & two of the chaps knew  Clyde at Dubbo & Bathurst. They are Max Dent & I think the other chap is Jim Hacker. The Sig. Pln. Has a Clive Townsend. I must look him up.

Well, now , for the time being, I shall say cheerio & will write again shortly.

          Cheerio & Lots of love,

                             Bruce.

Sister of Bruce Sanders.