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27 - I wish Uncle Sam would hurry up with about five million men
  • Type:Reading
  • Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
  • Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
  • Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
  • Abstract:

    A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter sent from Private Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach. In this letter, Lee details his whereabouts after being released from the hospital, updates that he has been reassigned to a reserve unit, and his eagerness for the war to end. This letter was sent from England

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  • Date Recorded:2019
  • Duration:00:02:05
25 - Thank God I did not take any shell
  • Type:Reading
  • Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
  • Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
  • Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
  • Abstract:

    A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter sent from Private Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach. In this letter, Lee details an injury he suffered after being struck by an explosive and his current hospitalization that followed. This letter was sent from Exeter, England, on June 25th, 1917. 

  • Date Recorded:2019
  • Duration:00:02:14
24 - Old Wilson did take a tumble
  • Type:Reading
  • Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
  • Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
  • Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
  • Abstract:

    A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter sent from Private Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach. In this letter, Lee details his difficulties receiving correspondence from his family and reacts to the news of the United States joining the war as part of the Allied Powers. This letter was sent from France on

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  • Date Recorded:2019
  • Duration:00:02:34
23 - Your old humble is still on top
  • Type:Reading
  • Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
  • Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
  • Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
  • Abstract:

    A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter sent from Private Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach. In this letter, Lee describes the gruelling living conditions he experienced during his assignment in France. This letter was sent from France on April 22nd, 1917.

  • Date Recorded:2019
  • Duration:00:01:14
21 - We're all in France now...Of course, it's no hotel conditions
  • Type:Reading
  • Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
  • Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
  • Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
  • Abstract:

    A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter sent from Private Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach. In this letter, Lee details the poor living conditions upon his arrival in France. He also gives mention to Canadian soldiers he has seen. This letter was sent from France on March 10th, 1917. 

  • Date Recorded:2019
  • Duration:00:02:38