Soldier Letter

Peak camp, Gallipoli

August 1915

Dear Mum and Dad

The weather down at peak camp is very horrible. We had very bad thunder it made the whole camp muddy and we could not sleep for 2 days.

Every morning for breakfast we always have to eat butter and bread. Many of the soldiers get a sore stomach from eating the butter and bread. I wish that you can send of some fresh meat and water so it can keep me from getting dehydrated.

We have to live inside of a trench it has a very bad stench. Another thing about the trench is the rats some of them are the same size as a cat. But the worst thing is that the rats can give you disease.

Many soldiers have got wounded and killed. But when they died we have to dig a hole. The hole could fit 10 people inside of it.

How are you guys doing out in Auckland I hope that you guys are okay.

By your son

Tane