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Letter (2 sheets) from J Mortimer, Lieutenant Commanding ‘C’ Company. Dear Madam, I very much regret to inform you that during the recent heavy fighting, your son was killed on the morning of June 7th. As his Company Commander I am able to speak in the very highest terms of him. He was an extremely reliable and conscientious Sergeant and more than that a very gallant soldier. He had recently been acting temporarily as my Quartermaster Sergeant, and in that position, as in every position he held, his work was done extraordinarily well. I am returning to you a letter which you sent out to him, which was received here after his death. The contents of the parcel were distributed among his comrades as he himself would have wished, I feel sure. Under separate cover I am sending you his watch, which I trust will reach you safely. The officers, N.C.O.’s and men of the Company wish to join with me in expressing their sincere sympathy with you in your bereavement and may I express the hope that time will tend to soften the heavy grief you have been called upon to bear. Believe me to be, Dear Madam, Yours truly, J Mortimer, Lieutenant Commanding ‘C’ Company.

11 June 1917

From: 1917 To: 1917

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Hammond, Wilfred,
Mortimer, J

France, letters, service personnel, overseas (WW1), 18th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps, general death, mourning, watches, testimonial