Derbyshire Soldier

Real life experiences and accounts of the First World War from the letters and diaries of soldiers from the Derbyshire area. Images c/o

[Derbyshire Soldier @SoldierFWW]

Yes, of course we will have our medals to show.

[Derbyshire Soldier @SoldierFWW]

There is no iron flying about now.

[Derbyshire Soldier @SoldierFWW]

We are through with it at last.

[Derbyshire Soldier @SoldierFWW]

It was different last year as no one had any idea when it would finish.

[Derbyshire Soldier @SoldierFWW]

Longing to be with you all....

[Derbyshire Soldier @SoldierFWW]

How are spirits at home?

[Derbyshire Soldier @SoldierFWW]

Well my dear, I believe that is all...

[Derbyshire Soldier @SoldierFWW]

Tell Mother I shall be back before she knows it!

[Derbyshire Soldier @SoldierFWW]

I keep thinking about you and long to be back with you now.

[Derbyshire Soldier @SoldierFWW]

We hear very little about what is happening - no one seems sure or able to tell us anything.

[Derbyshire Soldier @SoldierFWW]

Do you hear much of what is happening to us?

[Derbyshire Soldier @SoldierFWW]

How are things at home?

[Derbyshire Soldier @SoldierFWW]

At least we are able to get cigarettes.

[Derbyshire Soldier @SoldierFWW]

We are all fed up now.

[Derbyshire Soldier @SoldierFWW]

Little seems to be getting through the post.

[Derbyshire Soldier @SoldierFWW]

Have you sent any letters recently?

[Derbyshire Soldier @SoldierFWW]

Cannot wait to be home with you.

[Derbyshire Soldier @SoldierFWW]

Lovely weather at present.

[Derbyshire Soldier @SoldierFWW]

Hope you got my letter - excuse the writing, I've got the butt of a rifle for a desk.

[Derbyshire Soldier @SoldierFWW]

I have not got much more to say as its nearly time to fall in for the night