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 tells of his trip back to Canada while finally leaving the army and the disease that continues to spread among the ship's troops and crew. This letter was sent while at sea on May 23rd, 1919.
A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter from Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach. Lee begins the letter by detailing a light eye injury he suffered, then describes draft logistics, and his gripes with the poor availability of food and wages. The letter was sent from, Southport, England, on September 28th, 1915.
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 includes a newspaper cutting that covers a successful mission by the English troops in Egypt, an event in which Lee participated. This letter was sent from an undisclosed location in Egypt/Middle East on August 28th, 1916.
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 enquires about the news from home to his brother. This letter was sent from an undisclosed location in Egypt/Middle East on June 5th, 1916.
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 his difficulties working within the medical corps due to injury and complains about the poor pay and food supplies. This letter was sent from Devonport, 5 Sandringham Street, Scarborough, England, on June 3rd, 1918.
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 his gratification at finally receiving a prior reply letter from his brother, the engagements with the Turkish troops in which he took part during the English Egypt expedition, and his distaste for German combatants. This letter was sent from an undisclosed location in Egypt/Middle East on August 6th, 1916.
A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter sent from Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach. In the letter, Lee discusses his newly assigned role in the machine gun section, providing details of its dangerous nature and the general tasks of being a machine gunner. The letter was sent from Church Town, England, on October 31st, 1915.
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.
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 complications he faced while trying to exit the army, the spread of fever among troops, and the poor state of the country after the end of the war. This letter was sent from Devonport, England, Military Hospital, R.A.M.C, 7th Coy on February 16th, 1919.
A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter from Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach, informing him of his safe whereabouts during his stay in Saltford, England, on July 25th, 1915. In this letter, Lee reveals that he enlisted in the First World War upon returning from France and may soon be sent to Southport, England.
