Last known letter from Harold to his mom.
Pte. Harold G. Carter
454482 C Co.
73rd RH Canadians
France, March 1, 1917
Just a few lines to let you know I am well and hope all at home are the same. I haven't had a letter from you for about 3 or 4 weeks. I was beginning to wonder what was the matter at home.
Well, I had a letter from cousin Florence and she told me Ernie had been there and said all was well at home.
Well I haven't saw Ernie yet or I don't know whether I will be able to. I haven't received the parcel Mrs. Price sent to me yet but hope to soon.
Well mother, how am I to write Mrs. Price as I have not got her address to write. If you have it, send it to me.
We are having nice weather at present but I guess it will rain pretty soon.
Well, I haven't had a letter or parcel for about six weeks and I am beginning to wonder what had happened.
Well all I have to do is cheer up and not be downhearted, one will come soon. I haven't received your comic papers you sent me.
Mother, could you send me a safety razor as it is the only kind I can shave with and we have to shave every day over here.
Well I guess I will close up for to-night and will write a little longer letter next time. Give my Love and Best Wishes to May and Jack, Roy and Dad and also to Will and Tena and tell Will or Tena to write a few lines or send a Post Card. I will say Good Night. Hoping to hear from you all soon.
I remain Your Loving Son;
Harold
PS I wish I was home this year for my birthday but it can't be done.
Ta, Ta, for now. Harold.
Canadian Soldier – born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A member of the 74th Battalion, CEF, Private Harold George Carter was one of twenty-three Canadian volunteer soldiers (and 306 Commonwealth soldiers) who were executed by the British Command in France / Belgium during World War One for desertion or cowardice. Court-martials for men accused of these crimes were often completed in a manner of minutes, with the accused having no legal counsel of any kind, and no means of appeal. Sentences were typically carried out the morning after conviction (often by a firing squad drawn from the convicted mans' own unit, to drive home the lesson of obedience and the consequences of defying orders) – hence the phrase "shot at dawn". In recent years the British government and military establishment came under intense criticism for the lack of compassion and cruel punishment exhibited toward these men, many of whom were obvious victims of what was known at the time as "Shellshock" (now known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). On Aug. 16, 2006, British Defence Secretary Des Browne announced that the government would issue full pardons for all 306 Commonwealth soldiers (including the twenty-three Canadians) who were executed under these circumstances during World War One. On Nov. 7, 2006 the British Parliament gave full approval for the pardons.
Pte. Harold G. Carter
454482 C Co.
73rd RH Canadians
France, March 1, 1917
Just a few lines to let you know I am well and hope all at home are the same. I haven't had a letter from you for about 3 or 4 weeks. I was beginning to wonder what was the matter at home.
Well, I had a letter from cousin Florence and she told me Ernie had been there and said all was well at home.
Well I haven't saw Ernie yet or I don't know whether I will be able to. I haven't received the parcel Mrs. Price sent to me yet but hope to soon.
Well mother, how am I to write Mrs. Price as I have not got her address to write. If you have it, send it to me.
We are having nice weather at present but I guess it will rain pretty soon.
Well, I haven't had a letter or parcel for about six weeks and I am beginning to wonder what had happened.
Well all I have to do is cheer up and not be downhearted, one will come soon. I haven't received your comic papers you sent me.
Mother, could you send me a safety razor as it is the only kind I can shave with and we have to shave every day over here.
Well I guess I will close up for to-night and will write a little longer letter next time. Give my Love and Best Wishes to May and Jack, Roy and Dad and also to Will and Tena and tell Will or Tena to write a few lines or send a Post Card. I will say Good Night. Hoping to hear from you all soon.
I remain Your Loving Son;
Harold
PS I wish I was home this year for my birthday but it can't be done.
Ta, Ta, for now. Harold.
Canadian Soldier – born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A member of the 74th Battalion, CEF, Private Harold George Carter was one of twenty-three Canadian volunteer soldiers (and 306 Commonwealth soldiers) who were executed by the British Command in France / Belgium during World War One for desertion or cowardice. Court-martials for men accused of these crimes were often completed in a manner of minutes, with the accused having no legal counsel of any kind, and no means of appeal. Sentences were typically carried out the morning after conviction (often by a firing squad drawn from the convicted mans' own unit, to drive home the lesson of obedience and the consequences of defying orders) – hence the phrase "shot at dawn". In recent years the British government and military establishment came under intense criticism for the lack of compassion and cruel punishment exhibited toward these men, many of whom were obvious victims of what was known at the time as "Shellshock" (now known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). On Aug. 16, 2006, British Defence Secretary Des Browne announced that the government would issue full pardons for all 306 Commonwealth soldiers (including the twenty-three Canadians) who were executed under these circumstances during World War One. On Nov. 7, 2006 the British Parliament gave full approval for the pardons.
Last known letter from Harold to his mom.
Pte. Harold G. Carter
454482 C Co.
73rd RH Canadians
France, March 1, 1917
Just a few lines to let you know I am well and hope all at home are the same. I haven't had a letter from you for about 3 or 4 weeks. I was beginning to wonder what was the matter at home.
Well, I had a letter from cousin Florence and she told me Ernie had been there and said all was well at home.
Well I haven't saw Ernie yet or I don't know whether I will be able to. I haven't received the parcel Mrs. Price sent to me yet but hope to soon.
Well mother, how am I to write Mrs. Price as I have not got her address to write. If you have it, send it to me.
We are having nice weather at present but I guess it will rain pretty soon.
Well, I haven't had a letter or parcel for about six weeks and I am beginning to wonder what had happened.
Well all I have to do is cheer up and not be downhearted, one will come soon. I haven't received your comic papers you sent me.
Mother, could you send me a safety razor as it is the only kind I can shave with and we have to shave every day over here.
Well I guess I will close up for to-night and will write a little longer letter next time. Give my Love and Best Wishes to May and Jack, Roy and Dad and also to Will and Tena and tell Will or Tena to write a few lines or send a Post Card. I will say Good Night. Hoping to hear from you all soon.
I remain Your Loving Son;
Harold
PS I wish I was home this year for my birthday but it can't be done.
Ta, Ta, for now. Harold.
Canadian Soldier – born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A member of the 74th Battalion, CEF, Private Harold George Carter was one of twenty-three Canadian volunteer soldiers (and 306 Commonwealth soldiers) who were executed by the British Command in France / Belgium during World War One for desertion or cowardice. Court-martials for men accused of these crimes were often completed in a manner of minutes, with the accused having no legal counsel of any kind, and no means of appeal. Sentences were typically carried out the morning after conviction (often by a firing squad drawn from the convicted mans' own unit, to drive home the lesson of obedience and the consequences of defying orders) – hence the phrase "shot at dawn". In recent years the British government and military establishment came under intense criticism for the lack of compassion and cruel punishment exhibited toward these men, many of whom were obvious victims of what was known at the time as "Shellshock" (now known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). On Aug. 16, 2006, British Defence Secretary Des Browne announced that the government would issue full pardons for all 306 Commonwealth soldiers (including the twenty-three Canadians) who were executed under these circumstances during World War One. On Nov. 7, 2006 the British Parliament gave full approval for the pardons.
Pte. Harold G. Carter
454482 C Co.
73rd RH Canadians
France, March 1, 1917
Just a few lines to let you know I am well and hope all at home are the same. I haven't had a letter from you for about 3 or 4 weeks. I was beginning to wonder what was the matter at home.
Well, I had a letter from cousin Florence and she told me Ernie had been there and said all was well at home.
Well I haven't saw Ernie yet or I don't know whether I will be able to. I haven't received the parcel Mrs. Price sent to me yet but hope to soon.
Well mother, how am I to write Mrs. Price as I have not got her address to write. If you have it, send it to me.
We are having nice weather at present but I guess it will rain pretty soon.
Well, I haven't had a letter or parcel for about six weeks and I am beginning to wonder what had happened.
Well all I have to do is cheer up and not be downhearted, one will come soon. I haven't received your comic papers you sent me.
Mother, could you send me a safety razor as it is the only kind I can shave with and we have to shave every day over here.
Well I guess I will close up for to-night and will write a little longer letter next time. Give my Love and Best Wishes to May and Jack, Roy and Dad and also to Will and Tena and tell Will or Tena to write a few lines or send a Post Card. I will say Good Night. Hoping to hear from you all soon.
I remain Your Loving Son;
Harold
PS I wish I was home this year for my birthday but it can't be done.
Ta, Ta, for now. Harold.
Canadian Soldier – born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A member of the 74th Battalion, CEF, Private Harold George Carter was one of twenty-three Canadian volunteer soldiers (and 306 Commonwealth soldiers) who were executed by the British Command in France / Belgium during World War One for desertion or cowardice. Court-martials for men accused of these crimes were often completed in a manner of minutes, with the accused having no legal counsel of any kind, and no means of appeal. Sentences were typically carried out the morning after conviction (often by a firing squad drawn from the convicted mans' own unit, to drive home the lesson of obedience and the consequences of defying orders) – hence the phrase "shot at dawn". In recent years the British government and military establishment came under intense criticism for the lack of compassion and cruel punishment exhibited toward these men, many of whom were obvious victims of what was known at the time as "Shellshock" (now known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). On Aug. 16, 2006, British Defence Secretary Des Browne announced that the government would issue full pardons for all 306 Commonwealth soldiers (including the twenty-three Canadians) who were executed under these circumstances during World War One. On Nov. 7, 2006 the British Parliament gave full approval for the pardons.
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