Pte Boy Grundlingh
Headquater Company,
10 M.F.F Field Ambulance
S.A.M.C, U.D.F
To Army P.O
Durban
30th October 1940. Wednesday
Dearest Mum and Dad,
Gee, maar dit is darem ‘n lekker parcel né. Thanks ever so much Mum and Dad. And Sukey for doing the purchasing. It was really a surprise especially the waterbags, they are really a Godsend. The only snag is that the boys never pass over Kaaia without taking a drink. They’d say: “How’s it Grundy for a sip of water” What can I do but give them some. From tomorrow, our water is again rationed to a gallon of water per man per day. I manage to put on a clean pair of socks every morning. Ek het darem nog nie stink voete nie.
Our “A”Company also arrived here a couples of days ago. I believe they brought even less clothes with them than we did, with the result that they have to wash their clothes overnight. Reminds me of Mrs. De Villiers (whats her name Jerné Broodryk) “Wragtie Mrs Grundlingh jy sal my nie glo nie maar ek was al hulle bladdy klere en trek dit more weer vir hulle aan”
Sorry Mum and Dad just had orders to move again. Everythings O.K and ill continue letter writing as soon as possible with lots of lover to you both, Your Loving,
Boy
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