LETTERS FROM THE FRONT.
The Editor of the Chronicle has received the following from Driver Rochford, R. F. A., with the British Expeditionary Force in France : —
“Excuse me taking the opportunity of writing you a few lines in regard to your valuable pager, as I have it sent to me from home every week by my wife; and I can tell you it does our hearts good to read news from home.
Why is say ‘our’ is because there is my pal here, by the name of Jack Shaw, of Ammanford, one of he footballers, and he told me to remember his name. Well, how are they at home, and what do they think of the boys out here and elsewhere? You can take it from me that we wouldn’t disgrace our good name when duty calls us to do our bit, as you can see by the news in the paper. So tell those behind to fear nothing, as we are there every time, and tell them to come and do their duty, as this war is going to be for their liberty.
Roll up, my boys, but don’t think it’s all honey, for it is not, as there are hardships to get over. As I am writing these few words we are having a sing-song to cheer ourselves. We are as hard as nails and quite fit to fight the Germans.
I see we have lost some of our boys, and I am sorry to say there are more to go; but it is for the honour of gallant little Wales. So cheer up, we won’t disgrace you. Hoping to read your good paper many times again. As I am going to get a few hours sleep, goodbye, and God bless you all.”
[ We can assure the writer that the boys from Ammanford and other districts are constantly in the thoughts of their friends here. – Editor.]
