When P McGurk and J Fraser, two Blantyre lads knew it was time to leave Lanarkshire and head off to Serbia in WW1, together they penned a beautiful poem for their families. It was later shared to the newspapers in 1916. This is the first time I’ve seen this, now transcribed as follows: “Farewell to […]
The following letter was received by the Hamilton Advertiser from two Blantyre lads with the Expeditionary Force in Salonica in May 1916. It’s a touching letter written by soldiers sending thanks. It was dated 10th April 1916. “We received your letter, dated 15th April, and return our thanks for you sending our parcel, and wishing […]