Stan and Grace

2364226 Sergt. S. Bristow, Headquarters, 15 L of C Signals                                                                            137. Cen Med Forces 19 Apr 44. My Very Own Darling, I’ve just finished a very nice lunch of roast pork, baked spuds, onions & apple sauce and am now feeling in a very pleasant mood.   The lunch was helped down too by the fact that just as I was sitting down I was presented with a letter from you, dated 13 Apr. Your mail is coming in very well just now, Darling and it is always much nicer when one gets “fresh” letters.   Six days from England not bad going is it? ...

G. H. N.                                                                              (119) 16-4-44 My Own Darling, It is rather late to start writing a letter but I thought I might manage to write a page or so before the lights out. Have had a very busy day on duty – we are in the middle of “take-in” week and for the last two days the cases have just rolled in – most of them suffering from Appendicitis.   I am sure that if we go on at this rate half the population of Nottingham will have had their Appendix removed before next Wednesday! I have not much news for you at the moment Darling, not h...

2364226 Sergt. S. Bristow, Headquarters, 15 L of C Signals                                                                                       137. Cen Med Forces 16 Apr 44. My Very Own Darling, The letter you wrote on 6 th April 44 arrived yesterday evening and its contents gave me quite a kick, Darling.   As you say, it is so difficult to describe ones feelings towards one another, but I understand all your feelings in the deepest sense.   This long enforced parting has certainly made both of us realize the strength of the love which binds us so closely together and...

G.H.N.                                                                                (118) 13-4-44 My Very Own Darling, Pleased to receive an air letter from you this morning.   I am looking forward to receiving your sea letter enclosing the photograph.   I should receive yours about the same time as you receive mine as they were both posted about the same time. You asked me if I had finally decided upon Edinburgh for my holidays.   Yes, both Kit and I are going – all being well.   Of course, so many things may happen before July, that we may have to alter our plans and ...

2364226 Sergt S. Bristow Headquarters                                                                                 136. 15 L of C Signals Cen Med Forces 12 Apr 44 My Very Own Darling, I spent the greater part of Easter Sunday afternoon and evening sitting on the pier writing a sea letter to you.   It seemed such a long time since I had written a lengthy epistle to you and as I seemed to have plenty of odds and ends to write about I set to work and turned out quite a long one.   Actually it is 11 pages long, but as the paper is twice the size of the stuff I usually use, I t...

  G.H.N.                                                                                (117) 10-4-44 My Very Own Darling, To-day is my first day on duty following my week-end.  I decided not to go home after all as it would have meant travelling home Good Friday and returning Easter Sunday.  Knowing the usual crowd for the Doncaster bus on Sunday and knowing how Grimethorpe people like to “get away for the holidays” I decided to “stay put” for Easter and rest my weary bones here.  Yes, I felt really tired and ready for my week-end. What sort of Easter did you have Dear?...

2364226                                                              Sergt.S. Bristow Headquarters 15 L of C Signals Cen Med Forces                                                                                      132. 7 Apr 44 My Very Own Darling, It is Good Friday today and I’ve just been thinking of past Good Fridays an...