Thanks his mother for sending him his manuscripts. Describes Sassoon at length and his admiration for him. Mentions an afternoon visit to Edinburgh. This is letter no. 548 in Ed. 'Wilfred Owen Collect
John Cummings left the army in 1890,served in the South African Constabulary and then rejoined the British Army at the outbreak of war. Sadly as a Company Sgt. Major (11 Bt. HLI) he was killed on 18th
Describes conditions in a billet behind the lines, notably the cold. Talks about being involved in a tear-gas attack. Lists a series of wants. Describes no man's land in detail, and ridicules pictures
Editor's Comment: Postcard made by sender: card, red cloth, string, pressed flowers, and a cutting of flags of the Allies. Seaman 9159/A Robert Harcus, H.M. Trawler "Touraco.", Royal Naval Reserve,
