This is a collection of letters written by a young member of the 7th Recce Regiment (17th Duke of York’s Royal Canadian Hussars) about his experiences during the Second World War, first in England, then in Northern Europe. In 1940, his younger brother, Ross, had already joined the 17th Duke of York’s Royal Canadian Hussars, and when Alan volunteered to serve, he enrolled in the same unit. Throughout the war, he was able to keep close to his brother, and at times, reported on his progress to their parents. Unfortunately, later in the war, Alan was inflicted with Infectious Jaundice, a liver condition that causes the skin and eyes to turn yellow. Because of this disease, he spent many weeks being treated in hospital and in convalescent homes.
Later in life, Alan served as President of the Royal Canadian Hussars Association for twenty-three years. In this capacity, he organized association meetings and reunions, represented the association at parades, dinners and other events, and organized visits to the Veterans’ Hospital. Interspersed among the letters are background sections, pictures and maps that allow the reader to understand the context of the letters.
Original English version only.
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