Letter from Kenneth Smith to his mother

Letter from Kenneth Smith to his mother

Mentions that he has to study and take exams in maths, meteorology, morse code, aircraft recognition, gas, law, engine and armoury. Comments on rifle shooting and cross country running. Describes cinemas and describes films as awful. Mentions food and eating like a horse as well as describing meals. Catches up with family news and gossip. Mentions he is still an F.E and describes daily training in signalling. Comments on weather, more of daily training routine and finances. Continues with description of accommodation, colleagues and laundry. Mention sending letter card thanking her for writing material and cigarettes. Complains that some of his mail does not seem to get through.

1944-02-11

Five page handwritten letter and envelope

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