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Major M Clark of 16th Battery, 41st Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, was serving with the 2nd Division, British Expeditionary Force. He states that it is 'kindness of this sort on the part of folk at home that has done everything towards cheering all ranks in the field'. He adds that the performance of a soldier's active duties will always be hard but 'the task becomes lighter when he knows that his fellow countrymen from highest to lowest share in and accept the responsibility for his doings'.

A C Conn, Royal Navy, wrote from HMS Faulkner, 4th Destroyer Flotilla. He states that he will especially value the gift as 'it shows that York, that splendid old city with its unrivalled historic associations, still contains men who worthily uphold its splendid traditions' and who, unable to bear arms themselves, 'cheerfully do their utmost towards maintaining the comfort' of those 'who are fortunate enough to be able to assist in the defence of their country'. He adds that he feels sure it will be motivating for the men to know they are not forgotten by the Lord Mayor and Sheriff.

Lance Corporal W Clifford of East Riding Yeomanry, wrote from Seaham Hall, Seaham, Durham.

Private W G Coles, Service number 5810, wrote from Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Brigade. He states that the chocolate was fine and his chums know that as well as he does. At the end of the letter he adds 'Roll on Eboracum'.

Private Joseph Farrell Calpin of B Company, 11th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from Oudenard Barracks, South Camp, Aldershot. He states that the box was a surprise as he seldom receives anything of the sort and asks the Lord Mayor and Sheriff to 'excuse the pencil as in barracks pens and ink are, to all appearances, completely extinct'. He ends by saying that his one wish is 'to meet the united Prussian and German forces'.

Lance Corporal John Henry Collins, Service number 2148, of A Company, I Kings Royal Rifles, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He writes that he received the box in the trench and made some cocoa with the chocolate. He and four more York men then drank to the Lord Mayor and Sheriff's health. He ends by saying he trusts in God to bring them all safe home.

Service number: 11778. Lance Corporal Cooper was serving as part of 5 section, D Company, 6th Division, Durham Light Infantry. At the time of writing he was based in Rouen.

Edmund Corbett, Service number 6929, of 1 Troup, A Squadron, 5th Lancers, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He states that he received his chocolate whilst serving at the Front and brought it home on 96 hours leave. He adds that he is due to leave tonight for the Front and hopes he will be spared to resume his 'work (after this terrible war) again as a Conductor on the Cars'. He ends by thanking the Corporation for the 'generous support' that is being extended to his wife while he is on active service.

Private John Convey of 1st West Yorkshire Regiment, was a prisoner of war in No 9 Company of the 2nd Gefanangen Battalion. He gave his camp address as Truppenubungsplatz, Ohrdruf, Thuringen, Germany.

Lieutenant C H S Cooper wrote on headed paper from Danesmead, Fulford, York.

Sapper Arthur Cornmer, Service number 28856, of 212 Party, D Company, Royal Engineers wrote from Brompton B. [?], Chatham. He states that he has 'practically finished training', and expects to go soon to the Front, hoping to return safe. He adds that his 'late employer, Mr Gibbs of Fishergate', should be proud of his pre-war employees as all of them are 'at present serving in different branches of the Army'. He ends by saying he will treasure the box.

Private John H Cotton, Service number 5769, of Railway Labour Company, Army Service Corps, IF PO 37 [?], was serving with the British Expeditionary Force in France. He states that he and his chums enjoyed the chocolate, which was the first they had tasted since leaving England, and that it was 'A.1. you see it was Rowntrees'. He adds that he is stationed with 23 men all doing railway transhipment work and is lucky to have a 'York chum' billeted with him. He ends by saying he will prize the box as a memento of the kindness shown to them.

Able Seaman Albert Cossins wrote from 35 Mess, A Block, Royal Naval Barracks, Devonport. He states that he will keep the box as a souvenir from the Lord Mayor and Sheriff and thanks them for the kind way in which they thought of the men this Christmas, who he is sure will all be delighted with the gift.

Petty Officer David Frederick Croft wrote from the Submarine Depot, Fort Blockhouse, Gosport, Hants.

David W Cross, Service number 5691, of 1st West Yorkshire Regiment wrote from Headquarters, British Expeditionary Force. He states that the gift serves to remind him of the 'Old City' where he will be 'pleased to return when hostilities cease'. He adds that 'progress is very slow but is also very sure' and that they will not be shaken off 'until Enough is cried by the Enemy'. He ends by saying that the troops are in good health and spirits and are 'looking forward to the day when they return to the Old Country A Victorious Army'.

Sergeant S Curtis used the printed pro-forma to say that he was quite well and had received the parcel.

Trooper Thomas Daniels, Service number 2956, of 1st Troop, A Squadron, Royal Scots Greys, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He states that the chocolate was very much appreciated by him and a few comrades he shared it with. He adds that he will treasure the box 'along with Princess Mary's box in remembrance of the Xmas of 1914 in France'.

Private F E S Dawes, of Royal Army Medical Corps, wrote c/o Mrs Eggins, 5 Church St, Paignton, Devon. He states that he was expecting to leave for the Front this month.

Gunner Henry Delaney of Royal Field Artillery, wrote on headed paper from the Friends Meeting House, Wincanton. He states that he is sending thanks on behalf of Gunners Delune and Newstead as well as himself.

Private George Dawson, Service number 2498, of C Company, 1/5 West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire.

Private William Diggle of B Company, 8th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire. He states that the chocolates were very much appreciated and his 'chums all wished that they had come from York'. He ends by saying that if spared to visit the 'old city' again, he hopes to have the pleasure of thanking the Lord Mayor and Sheriff personally.

Sapper Henry Dunn, Service number 45148, of 89th Field Company, Royal Engineers, wrote from C block, Gibraltar Barracks, South Camp, Aldershot. He states that he is writing to express thanks on behalf of the York men in his Company.

Private Charles Donarty, Saddler, Service number T/3 023785 of 3rd Company, Army Service Corps, wrote on YMCA headed paper from The Elms, Parkfield Road, Manningham, Bradford . He states that the life he has taken up is 'made much happier by the receipt of such gifts'.

Major Fielder Duffin of R. S. [?] Offices, Navy, York wrote from 6 Marlborough Grove, York. He states that he will treasure the beautiful box and appreciates the kindly thought. He adds that his thoughts turn to the 'brave comrades who are fighting, under such trying conditions, the 'World's' battles and can only hope that ere another Xmas has passed, a lasting Peace in accordance with the dictates of humanity and civilisation as against the 'Kultur' brand may be thoroughly established'.

Private Wilfrid Dixon, Service number 33783, of E Company, Royal Army Medical Corps, wrote from Macgregor Barracks, Aldershot.

Private William Dodd, Service number 15202, of A Company, 6th Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment wrote from Belton Park Camp, Grantham, Lincolnshire. He states that he will send the 'box home to keep as a souvenir of the occasion'.

Private Fred Eastgate of Y Company, R section, Royal Army Medical Corps, wrote from Landrindod Wells, Wales.

F Eaves wrote from Mess 39, HMS Illustrious.

Able Seaman William C Ellis of Royal Fleet Reserve, wrote from HMS Amphitrite. The Illustration is of the ship and the postcard was produced by Abrahams & Sons, Devonport.

Walter Early of 9th Field Bakery, wrote from Rouen, France. He states that the 'box will serve as a nice receptacle for the souvenirs of the war' he is gathering up and will also remind him of the generosity of the Lord Mayor. He ends by saying they are hoping for better weather.

Sergeant Benjamin Elsegood of 1st West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from France. He thanks the Lord Mayor and Sheriff for their 'thoughtfulness for those belonging to the good Old City of York', to which they are all so proud to belong and hope soon to return to. He ends by saying that he had previously been a steam roller driver and had worked for York Corporation for 8 ½ years.

The typed letter was written in York and signed by 7 men serving with the Army Pay Corps. They were Sergeant Charles F Franklin, Service number 3100, Private E J Biddick, Service number 3492, Private E S Sands, Service number 3720, Private Horace Gladstone Tootell, Service number 4002, Private S Chadney, Service number 3997, Private L I Ellis, Service number 3998, Private Eric William Edmands, Service number 4561 and Private P H Taylor, Service number 3716.

Sergeant Fannon of 4th West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from Wireless Station, St Just, Cornwall. He states that the gift was a surprise given the number of 'men of the old City of York that have been sent to the Front'. He adds that he has a detachment of 20 men with him and that St Just is a 'very rough place - the wind is very calm at 50 miles an hour and for rain it has not ceased for a month'.

Private Arthur Exelby of Headquarters, 1st West Riding Infantry Brigade, wrote from Lumley Barracks, York.

Sergeant F Falkingham of 1st Cavalry Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force.

Lieutenant Ralph Fermi of Royal Horse Guards, writes that the gift had been addressed to Private Fearne of 5th Cavalry Reserve Regiment attached Royal Horse Guards, British Expeditionary Force, but he has concluded it was meant for him as a representative called at his house in York asking for his name and address.

Lance Corporal A Forbes of Headquarters Staff, 4th Mounted Brigade, wrote from North Walsham, Norfolk. He states that he will always keep the gift as a memento.

Sergeant Charles F Franklin of Army Pay Corps wrote from Army Pay Office, 4, St Peters Terrace, Bootham, York. He requests a 'free gift box' as he has been serving in York since 3rd November 1914 and would like it as a souvenir of his time spent in the city.

Bombardier Bernard Foster, Service number 3235, of Royal Field Artillery, wrote from B & C Depôt, Caserne Groupel, Rouen, France. He states that he hopes someday to thank the Lord Mayor and Sheriff again and all who have helped on the men's behalf.

T Fletcher, Service number 9619, of 1st West Yorkshire Regiment, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force in France. He states that he found the box very useful when he was in the trenches. He apologises for not answering before as 'it has been very wet weather in The Trenches'.

Fred Firth, Service number 328, of D Company, Leeds Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from Colsterdale. He states that he will keep the gift 'to commemorate the greatest struggle for justice the world has ever known' and in which it was his 'good fortune to take a small part'.

Lance Corporal Sidney Gibson wrote on behalf of himself and Private J Smith, York, both of 10th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment, from Wareham, Dorsetshire, using YMCA headed paper. He states that his comrades were glad to enjoy the chocolate with him.

Corporal Charles Freer, Service number 1453, of No 1 Troop, The East Riding of Yorkshire Yeomanry, wrote from Castle Eden, County Durham.

Company Sergeant Major George Gill of 9th Service Battalion, The Prince of Wales Own West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote on headed paper from Belton Park, Grantham. He states that he will cherish the box as a 'souvenir of the stirring times' they live in today, and also as a record of 'the kindly thoughtfulness' of the Lord Mayor and Sheriff.

Edward Freeman wrote from Mess 41, HMS Achilles. He asks the Lord Mayor to tender his thanks to Oscar Rowntree as he is a 'late employee of Rowntrees'.

Mortimer and Rachel Goodwill wrote on behalf of their son, Corporal Thomas Mortimer Goodwill. Their address was 116 Lowther St, York. Mortimer thanks the Lord Mayor and Sheriff for the kindly interest they have taken in the York soldiers during this 'terrible war'. He adds that that they hope and pray that their son 'with the other noble men who have gone out to fight our cause will come back safely and enjoy the kindly present'.

Private A P Grant of Army Pay Corps, wrote from 9 De Grey Terrace, Clarence St, York. He states that his mother is having the box 'framed together with one of Queen Victoria's chocolate boxes (containing the original chocolate) which was sent out to South Africa' to an uncle of his.

Alfred Grantham wrote from HMS Mars, but also gave his York address of 69 Huntington Road. He states that it was very good of the Lord Mayor to 'think a little about those far away from their homes and the old city of York'. The illustration is of the ship.

Private Joe Griffiths wrote from 23 Clarence Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, to ask Mr Wilkinson to thank the Lord Mayor and Sheriff of York for the gift. He states that he will keep the box as a memento and he shared the contents with the householders where he is billeted. He adds that they are nice people, and they are 'getting along well'. He ends by saying he trusts they will 'return safely, after the war is over, hoping that is not too far off'.

John Goodrick, Service number 1595, of Royal Army Medical Corps, wrote from No 3 General Hospital, British Expeditionary Force. He states that he trusts 'these troublesome times may have a speedy termination'.

Sergeant F W Hall of Army Ordnance Corps, used the printed pro-forma to say that he was quite well and had received the parcel.

Lance Corporal Henry Gunton, Service number 12081, of Royal Army Medical Corps, was serving with the 5th Field Ambulance, 2nd Division, 1st Army Corp, British Expeditionary Force. He states that they are having 'very bad weather indeed out here, rain all the time'. He adds he hopes to be spared so he can thank the Lord Mayor when he returns to York. He is keeping the box to show his wife and asks to excuse pencil as they cannot get ink to write with. He ends by saying he 'delivers letters round Burton Stone Lane' as a GPO York employee.

Gunner Norman H Guffick, Service Number 50903, of Royal Garrison Artillery, wrote on YMCA headed paper from The Citadel, Plymouth.

G Hardwick wrote on YMCA headed paper from Rouen, France and was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He says he is writing on behalf of the 'York boys' in his camp and states that the box will be a very nice memento that they will prize with Princess Mary's box.

Private William Harris, Service number 5123, of Headquarters, 18th Hussars, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He states that it is very gratifying to know that the 'Old Town has not forgotten the boys who are doing their little bit'.

Private A Hayward of Army Service Corps, wrote from 4th London Brigade Supply Office, Supply Depot, St. Albans. He states that it is gratifying to find that 'those at home' take such an interest in the men and that their 'services are appreciated in such high circles'. He adds that there are a few Yorkshireman with him in the corps, but that he has not yet met any 'who actually come from the dear old city itself'.

Thomas R Harrison wrote from 6 Jackson St, Groves, York. He states that he is currently stationed at Aldershot, but received the gift while at home on furlough. He adds that he will keep the 'splendid box' as a souvenir which will enable him, if spared by God to 'weather the great storm', to remember the kindness shown to York men 'trying to uphold the glorious traditions of the past during the great war of Nations'.

Lawrence F Hefferman, Stoker 1st Class, wrote from 45 Mess, HMS Cochrane. He states that he and his chums mean to do their share if they 'get the chance, but there is nothing doing yet'. He adds that he hopes the Lord Mayor has seen his photo in the Herald, along with five more chums, 'all natives of York and proud of it too'.

Bombardier Alfred Harwood, Service number 1336, of 35th Brigade, Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery, was serving with the 7th Division of the British Expeditionary Force. He states his hope that he will 'return home safe with the box along with the gift of Princess Mary's, to keep as souvenirs'.

Mary Hessey wrote on behalf of her husband, Private Hessey. Her address was Oldstead, Malton. She states that he has been wounded and taken prisoner and she is 'sending the box of chocolate on to him in Germany'.

Lieutenant Claude M Boys Hinderer of East Africa Pioneers, wrote from P O 80, Nairobi, British East Africa. He states that 'although under different conditions', they are 'doing a little bit out here for King and Country'. He adds that it is 'exceedingly nice' to think that they are not forgotten by the people at home.

Assistant [?] Paymaster J J Holesworth of Army Pay Wing [?], wrote from 1 Bootham Terrace, York.

Sapper John Richard Hemingway, Service number 55031, of 110th Company, Railway Troops, Royal Engineers, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force. He writes on a YMCA postcard that he will treasure the gift as a souvenir and that he received it while on guard the previous day.

Sapper Arthur T Hibbett, Service number 59455, of 9th Signal Company, Royal Engineers, wrote from Stanhope Lines, Aldershot. He states that the gift has 'proved a happy link' from his native city.

Able Seaman Charles J Holt of Royal Naval Reserve, wrote from HMS Welland. He states that all 'York men will gladly uphold the honour of the old Flag' and he trusts they will gain 'another glorious victory for King and Country'. They were 'grieved to hear the sad news of Scarborough' and the 'glorious victory of Admiral Beatty has gained the greatest admiration of the flotilla'. He ends by saying he hopes to see York again but if he does not they will 'go down with the old Flag flying at the Peak'. The letter includes unrelated notes in a different hand.

Lieutenant Eric Arthur Hopkins of Bedfordshire Regiment, wrote on headed paper from School of Musketry, Hythe, Kent. He states that he 'greatly appreciates this kindly reminder of his native city'.

Arthur Cecil Jackson wrote from 28 Mess, HMS Superb. He states that they have been having a 'most monotonous time since the war started', and have not yet had the 'pleasure of giving the Germans a taste of our 12 inch guns'. He adds that when the meeting comes it will be 'most terrible', but the Lord Mayor can 'rely on the British Navy and be confident of the result'.

Bombardier Henry Houseman of 149 Battery, Royal Field Artillery, wrote from 58 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford. He states that he appreciates the 'kind thought for those who are serving their King and Country'.

Private James Howden of 1st Company, 4th Battalion Grenadier Guards, wrote from Chelsea Barracks, London S.W. He states that he is sure all York soldiers will appreciate the 'kindly action', and adds he is sending the box home as he doesn't want to get it damaged.

Captain William Tyers C Huffam, Commanding C Company, West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from the Field on behalf of himself, his non-commissioned officers and men from York.

J Jones wrote from HMS Liffey.

Colour Sergeant Fred Johnson of D Company, 5th Reserve, West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote on Army Memorandum paper to express thanks on behalf of the York non-commissioned officers and men in his Company.

Major Ronald Gordon Mayson Johnson wrote on headed paper from Headquarters, Western Coast Defences, Pembroke Dock.

Albert Jennings, Stoker 1, wrote from 4 Mess, HMS Cockatrice, 4th Destroyer Flotilla. He states that he is sending the box home to York 'to be kept as a memento of this great War'.

Major Richard Digby Johnson of 2nd Royal Dublin Fusiliers, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force in France. He states that he received the gift in the trenches, adding that 'chocolate is always much appreciated here', and that the box will be valued by him as a souvenir. They all look forward to the mails and feel they 'owe a great deal to those at home' who have done so much for their comfort. He ends by saying it is a long time since he has lived in York and he is grateful the 'dear old City' remembers those connected with it.

Colour Sergeant J Jones, Instructor of Musketry, of 4th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from St Anthony, Falmouth, Cornwall.

Sergeant Major Thomas Lamb of 11th Service Battalion, (Prince of Wales Own) West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote on behalf of himself and his comrades, from South Camp, Aldershot. He states that he will keep the box as a 'small memento of this great war', but will send it home to his wife to take care of because it might go astray when they leave for the Front, which they all 'expect at an early date'. He ends by saying his son has 'now been in France five months'.

Bombardier William A Jones, Service number 37365, of 50th Battery, Royal Field Artillery, was serving with 34 Brigade, 2nd Division of the British Expeditionary Force. He states that he hopes the men will be home before the end of the Lord Mayor's year of office.

Driver John Kent, Service number 269, of Headquarter Company, Army Service Corps wrote from Glasgow Pad, Doncaster. He notes that the gift has been 'sent to every York man serving with the colours in the present year'.

Private C W Kirby of No 4 Platoon, C Company, 10th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from Wareham, Dorsetshire.

Trooper W Lane of Yorkshire Hussars, wrote from Harlow, Essex. He states that he much appreciates the Lord Mayor and Sheriff's 'thoughtfulness in remembering the York men who are serving in HM's Forces'.

Company Sergeant Major J Lawn of No 28 Divisional Cyclist Company, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force.

Staff Sergeant Major B W Lawton wrote from Pocklington.

Private Harold George Leake of 18th Service Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, wrote from Cocken Hall, Fence Houses, near Durham. The letter is illustrated with a coloured picture of the flags of Great Britain, France and and Russia.

George Layton, late of 3rd West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from 14 Carmelite St, Hungate, York. He thanks the Lord Mayor for the 'treat' his 'dear children received last night'. He was discharged on 30th October because of his teeth and was sorry as he 'was one of the men who was getting Mr Butcher's ten shillings a week', and his heart is with his King and Country. He previously served with the 1st King's Dragoons, and would gladly join the colours again and do his best with his comrades at the Front if he could get his 'teeth put right'.

Private Thomas McGlone, Service number 10045, of D Company, 10 Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote on YMCA headed paper from Wareham Camp, Dorset. He states that he has been stationed there since 16th September and that all his 'soldier chums from York' have received the gift except him. He asks to be sent one, 'not for the sake of the chocolate, but the honour of receiving one' from the Lord Mayor of the 'good old City of York'. He also includes his York address of 15, Portland Place, Layerthorpe.

Joseph Lee, Service number 4839, of 18th Hussars, was serving with the British Expeditionary Force and wrote on YMCA headed paper from Rouen, France. He states that he will keep the box 'in remembrance of this war' and that it will 'make a nice centre to the Queen's box from South Africa and Princess Mary's box' which he received last Christmas. He adds that he hopes 'all the young fellows in York are enlisting for the sooner they do the sooner it will be over and home again'.

Driver T H Lumb of Mechanical [?] Transport, Army Service Corps wrote on headed paper from the 'Foot of Lendal Bridge', York. He apologises for not having written before, the reason being that the gift arrived when he was in hospital. His friend, Mr Powell, also of York, forwarded it on to his home address where it was waiting for him 'on returning from France for a few days sick furlough'.

Lance Corporal Edward Lister, Service number 4531, of H Company, 3rd York and Lancaster Regiment, wrote on YMCA headed paper from Croft Terrace Council School, Jarrow on Tyne.

Colonel Charles Blakenay Little wrote on headed paper from Headquarters, Army of Occupation, Abbassia, Cairo. He notes that the gift had been delayed in transit.

Lieutenant Colonel Mangles wrote from Brentwood, Holgate Road.

Private William McShee of 9 Field Ambulance, was serving with the 3rd Division, British Expeditionary Force. He states that he is very proud of the gift.

Sergeant William Hope Macaulay of 15th Battalion (Prince of Wales Own) West Yorkshire Regiment wrote on headed paper from Colsterdale Camp, North Yorkshire. He states that 'the box will be preserved as a memento'.

Regimental Sergeant Major J Mellor of 10th Service Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment, wrote from Wareham, Dorsetshire. He states that they have a good number of York men in the 10th West Yorkshires and that they all appreciate the Lord Mayor's 'kindness and consideration'.

Private T Maloney of Irish Guards, wrote from Red X Hospital, Wethersfield, near Braintree. He states that he has been 'in bed eleven weeks through wounds received near Ypres' but expects 'to be ready again in a very short time'. He adds that it is nice to know he is thought of by those left behind and he ends by saying he hopes there will be 'an Honourable Peace' during the Lord Mayor's term of office.

Private Thomas Middleton of Army Service Corps, Bradford wrote from 51 Swinnerton Avenue, Leeman Road, York. He states that he will keep the box for remembrance and will frame it. He has cut out the container label to keep in his 'small booth' and will take it with him all through the war. He says he expects to be for 'Duty of War' soon and that he is confident of the success of the Allies. He adds that he is poor but would like to return a New Year's gift as a 'memento of this Great War'.

Joseph Molloy, Service number 1788, Machine Gun Section, 2nd Life Guards, 7th Cavalry Brigade, was on active service. He states that he did his 'colour service previous to the war in the 5th Lancers' but on mobilisation was transferred to the 2nd Life Guards who have done their 'allotted share of work in the firing line'.

Driver H Moore of 12th Reserve Battery, Royal Field Artillery, wrote from Preston Barracks, Brighton. He states that he will treasure the box as long as he lives. He was 'wounded on the retreat from Mons in the early days of the war and was invalided home', but is still eligible to serve his King and Country at home although he has lost the sight of his left eye. He adds that he also received a box from Princess Mary and one from Queen Victoria, presented during the South African War, so he has a 'very nice collection'.

C C Mitchell of 32nd Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, wrote from 96 New Barracks, Limerick but adds that he is 'late of York'. He states that 'naturally enough, the contents will disappear, but not the box which will be a memento' of the kindness of the Lord Mayor and Sheriff to men from York who are doing their 'little bit in this crisis'.

Driver James William Morgan wrote from Ward 22, Central Hospital, Lichfield, Staffs. He states that he is now quite well and hopes to be 'in the firing line again by spring'. He is glad to know that, although they are so far away from their homes, they are not forgotten by the people of York and he is 'willing to do the share of those who are unable'. He adds that this is the first time he has seen active service but that he has 'soldiered on the North West Frontier of India where they are always causing trouble'.