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James Kay
Regimental Sergeant-Major
1880 ~ Feb. 18, 1919
"will write again when I steady up I cert ainly feel pretty ratty to day..." James Kay, Belgium 25 Aug 1915
Belgium
24th
Dear Annie
Just a line to let you know I have got back again & in the trenches just reached 2 hours ago & as tired as an old horse I had a pretty good time of it when I was home but sorry to say had to many whiskies and bottled Bosses I guess they will be telling you all about it I only had 2 days in Elgin to short all together 4 days travelling it is hardly worth while going unless one stays in England I also saw Alex Cameron the piper & Misses he is Pipe Maj now some class eh
I am Regtl all right now my rank was confirmed last Aug night you should get another 5 Dols a month now Sep I had n ot time to write when at home in fact I was on my way back before I was right home I had your letter today dated Aug 2nd from Clearwater you must be chummy with Maud again I will stop now but will write again when I steady up I cert ainly feel pretty ratty to day write again soon
Your Loving Hubbie
Jim
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Note from Jane Sherris: This is one of several letters written by RSM James Kay during WW1 to his wife Annie Kay in Winnipeg.It is not his handwriting but the spelling and punctuation are as written. I hope the letters will give you a feel for the time period.
We would like to thank Jane Sherris for her generousity in allowing the use of her great-grandfather's story, photos, and all sections of the memorial she has to James on her webpage at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/9402. Please visit Jane's site for more information
Note from Lorine: James Kay is one of the soldiers found on Veteran's Affairs Canada Virtual War Memorial. He is also found in the
First World War Book of Remembrance . His attestation papers are found on the CEF online database. See the Front of page. See the Back of page
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