Z549/17/182

First page of letter, subsequent page(s) missing, sent from Egypt by Cyril Verdcourt to Maude [Verdcourt]. Written in pencil.

Sunday 8 February 1920

From: 1920 To: 1920

From: 32549, 17th Sussex, Egyptian Expeditionary Force, Egypt Dear Maude, Have I been neglecting you? I answered your letter from Plymouth I believe, but I fear that I have not written in a fortnight now, and my conscience smites me. Thank you for the heather and for remembering I should like a piece of cake and a photograph. I really do not deserve all your kindness. We who remain in the army are apt to feel disconsolate as others leave for home and I, an 1918 MSA [Military Service Act] man have not even the privilege of moaning when 1916 men are stlll here. Sometimes I wish – but – maleesh! The little snap you enclosed was very good indeed and you certainly look happy! Our efforts to obtain the position as runners-up in the Suez league have been crowned with success and we should [underlined] get medals.

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Verdcourt, Charles Cyril,
Verdcourt, Maude

army, Egypt