Extract from a WW1 letter dated 19 November 1917
From Mary Heberden in Cheltenham to May Muggridge in Beckenham
“You were se very kind in letting me know all Mr Taylor was able to tell me about my son’s death on July 10 … Sergt Taylor … was with my dear son when he died … He could not hear the right address … He added “I must say he was a brave soldier and died a hero” … I think it is so very nice of him to write and I am thankful to know that … Again thanking you for so kindly writing …”