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- Type:Reading
- Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
- Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
- Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
- Abstract:
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 arrival to a new camp near London, his continued grievances with the poor wages given to soldiers, and his potential next assignment to Egypt or Mesopotamia. This letter was
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- Date Recorded:2019
- Duration:00:03:06
- Type:Reading
- Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
- Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
- Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
- Abstract:
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 the increasing intensity of German air raids and bombings over English territory. This letter was sent from Codford, England, February 18th, 1916.
- Date Recorded:2019
- Duration:00:02:40
- Type:Reading
- Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
- Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
- Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
- Abstract:
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 mentions that he has been moved multiple times due to the spread of "spotted fever" and how the persistent poor weather has contributed to its severity. He also tells of his uncertainty
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- Date Recorded:2019
- Duration:00:03:55
- Type:Reading
- Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
- Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
- Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
- Abstract:
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 further details the spread of the disease among troops and discusses the firearms he uses as a machine gun soldier. This letter was sent from Codford, England, on January 12th, 1916.
- Date Recorded:2019
- Duration:00:02:16
- Type:Reading
- Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
- Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
- Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
- Abstract:
A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter sent from Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach. In this letter, Lee details his sickness, the worsening spread of disease among the troop camps, and the poor weather conditions he experienced at the time. This letter was sent from Codford, England, January 1st, 1916
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- Date Recorded:2019
- Duration:00:02:03
- Type:Reading
- Contributor:Buchanan, Alan
- Contributor:Darrach, Lee G.
- Contributor:Virtual Studios Creative Digital Media
- Abstract:
A 2019 dramatic reading by Alan Buchanan of a letter sent from Lee G. Darrach to his brother, Jack Darrach. In this letter, Lee mentions that he has received the watch he had requested from Jack, then describes his grievances, including food scarcity, the trenches and mass casualties from fever. He also gives mention of his
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- Date Recorded:2019
- Duration:00:04:36