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14 June 1915

Bell received Kittie’s letter this Monday morning and replied immediately in her rapid administrator writing: Dear Mrs Calderon, We telegraphed yesterday about Mr Calderon, at the request of the War Office. I do so very deeply sympathise with your anxiety … Continue reading

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26 April 1915

By one o’clock this morning all the remaining first-wave troops had been safely landed at V Beach, Helles. They began to dig themselves in and cut their way through the heavy barbed wire up the beach. The navy battered the … Continue reading

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