Letter from Jimmy Doughty to his sister Winnie

Letter from Jimmy Doughty to his sister Winnie

Asks her not to reply as he might be posted shortly. Writes of his last leave. Short letter as he was off to tea parade.

1944-04-29

Two page handwritten letter and envelope

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W/206227 Pte. Doughty W.,
“B” Coy A.T.S.,
31, Highfield St.,
Leicester.

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R.A.F.

Tuesday

Dear Win,

Please do not reply to this letter as I expect to be posted this week.

Our easter holiday was none existant [sic] so you can count yourself lucky.

I managed to wangle it the sunday [sic] before last as the alert only lasted for about 5 mins up here, and they did not have time to turn out the gaurd. [sic]

I’m afraid this letter is very short but in about 2 mins, we are going on tea

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parade, and as my stomach dictates my hand, it means I’m going to attend it.

Well thats [sic] all for now

So Best of Luck Win

[underlined] Jim. [/underlined]