A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter sent from Private Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach. In this letter, Lee describes his difficulties working within the medical corps due to injury and complains about the poor pay and food supplies. This letter was sent from Devonport, 5 Sandringham Street, Scarborough, England, on June 3rd, 1918.
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The US began sending over troops in the Spring of 1918, at an estimated rate of 10,000 per day. This was a tremendous boost to the Allies and helped to reinvigorate the tired soldiers.
